The purpose of this article is to describe the evolution of a prison hospice program. The article provides a historical background of the role of Florence Wald, a pioneer of the national hospice movement, and the natural extension of her role in the development of the Connecticut prison hospice program. The article also includes personal narrative of the author regarding her relationship with Florence Wald that led to the development of the Connecticut prison hospice program.
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