The health care utilization of people in prison and after prison release: A population-based cohort study in Ontario, Canada.
Fiona G KouyoumdjianStephanie Y ChengKinwah FungAaron M OrkinKathryn E McIsaacClaire KendallLori KieferFlora I MathesonSamantha E GreenStephen W HwangPublished in: PloS one (2018)
Across care types, health care utilization in prison and on release is elevated for people who experience imprisonment in Ontario, Canada. This may reflect high morbidity and suboptimal access to quality health care. Future research should identify reasons for increased use and interventions to improve care.