CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
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Biography Historical Article
Prison became second home for psychiatrist (George Scott).
Retired prison psychiatrist George Scott recalls his career working in Canada's penal system, including his peacemaking role in a hostage-taking incident and his work with Steven Truscott. Life "inside" is dangerous for guards, inmates, staff and psychiatrists, he says, but he never regretted his decision to devote his career to studying criminal behaviour.