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Gamble (1976), affirmed that incarcerated individuals have the constitutional right to healthcare. Incarcerated individuals need healthcare more than ever in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately affected those within correctional facilities. 3514) are particularly critical.
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