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Document DOJ-OGR-00024985

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Summary: This document is a clinical contact note from July 29, 2019, detailing a psychological assessment of Jeffrey Epstein while he was on psychological observation. Epstein reported concerns about his memory and physical discomfort, but was deemed fit to return to SHU the next day. The assessment notes his receptiveness to supportive interventions and plans for continued psychological monitoring.
Significance: This document provides insight into Jeffrey Epstein's mental state and treatment while in prison, potentially relevant to understanding his circumstances leading up to his death.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's mental health assessment His condition while on psychological observation Plans for his return to Special Housing Unit (SHU)
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Edward Epstein - Inmate being assessed
  • [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] PhD/Chief Psychologist - Provider conducting the assessment
Document Type
Medical Record
Date
July 29, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009

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Page 528 **SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED** Bureau of Prisons Psychology Services Clinical Intervention - Clinical Contact Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facility: NYM Reg #: 76318-054 Date: 07/29/2019 10:01 Provider: [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] PhD/Chief Unit Team: 5 Focus of Session Inmate Epstein was seen while on psychological observation today in the hospital area. Subjective/Objective Presentation Same presentation today, but he said he thinks his memory for the incident (injury to his neck) may be impaired because of his sleep apnea. He is supposed to get his CPAP machine today. He is aware he will be returning to SHU, but said he is feeling unwell due to his inability to sleep and numbness in his arm. He requested to have one good night of sleep with his CPAP and will return to SHU with a cellmate tomorrow. [b(7)(A)] I told him he can stay down one more night to receive his CPAP and a good night's sleep, but that he would be returned to SHU tomorrow. It was explained that there is no mental health issues precluding him from returning to SHU tomorrow and that we could not house him in the SW/Hospital area because [b(7)(A)] or more comfortable for him. [b(7)(A)] According to his log book and eating/shower chart, he has been eating and drinking when not in his legal visits. He has also been writing and attending his legal visits. Intervention(s) Inmate EPSTEIN was provided with brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation regarding additional coping strategies. Inmate EPSTEIN was somewhat receptive to these interventions, but appears more concerned about getting his various needs in the prison (phone calls, recreation, housing placement concerns, etc.) Progress/Plan He will remain on psychological observation today and will transition to the SHU tomorrow. He will be seen by psychology daily to assess his mental status and psychological functioning. Completed by [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] PhD/Chief Psychologist on 07/29/2019 10:26 Generated 07/29/2019 10:26 by [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] PhD/Chief Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 1 of 1