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William Wright

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I was an ear surgeon in Indianapolis before burning out and trying to retire. A second career fell into my lap with a job as the physician at the Colorado State Penitentiary, the state's maximum-security prison.

The experience was weird enough for me to write a book about it, Maximum Insecurity. If you've always wondered what really goes on in a supermax prison, especially trying to practice medicine in one, check it out at http://www.WilliamWrightBooks.com.

A sequel about being the medical director at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center (the county jail) was published 12/14. Come see it at http://www.WilliamWrightBooks.com.

Now, here's the official bio:

A resident of Colorado Springs, William “Bill” Wright, MD earned his medical degree
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William Wright You'll probably find a lot of old memories in the books. I just bought "The Girls" and am looking forward to your perspective on the crazy world of co…moreYou'll probably find a lot of old memories in the books. I just bought "The Girls" and am looking forward to your perspective on the crazy world of corrections.(less)
William Wright I'm not really in the "legal system," I'm just running a medical practice inside a jail or prison. It's a lot like running a clinic on the outside exc…moreI'm not really in the "legal system," I'm just running a medical practice inside a jail or prison. It's a lot like running a clinic on the outside except that your patients lie to you a lot more often. And perhaps a little more attitude. And then there are the COs (the guards). And the drugs and gangs. And the patients trying to kill each other sometimes. And maybe taking a swing at me occasionally. Other than that, it's a lot like your neighborhood urgent care center. (less)
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“People are often in jail because they are honesty-impaired.”
William Wright, Jailhouse Doc: A Doctor in the County Jail

“If you don’t confront ignorance and stupidity, ignorance and stupidity will think it’s okay.”
William Wright, A Doctor on the Inside: From the County Jail to the Supermax

“normal people placed in an abnormal situation will adapt to conform to their new environment.”
William Wright, Jailhouse Doc: A Doctor in the County Jail

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