As He Lay Dying, In Prison
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I remember the first time I saw a prisoner dying from medical neglect. He lived in the dorm with me, which was on the same floor as the medical section of the prison. People were placed there if they had serious conditions. This young man had severe asthma, and was often in need of oxygen and medications to help him breathe. Overnight he had been sent to see the nurse several times, and was still having trouble breathing.