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Denial of Physical Therapy Shows Deliberate Indifference
Loaded on Oct. 15, 1993
published in Prison Legal News
October, 1993, page 8
Joel Durmer was a New Jersey state prisoner. Shortly before being imprisoned he suffered two strokes which left him weakened and partially paralyzed. His treating physician prescribed extensive physical and water therapy which he received until he entered the DOC's custody.
Filed under:
Medical,
Systemic Medical Neglect,
Brain Injury,
Eighth Amendment.
Location:
New Jersey.
After entering the New Jersey state prison system Durmer …
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