Refugee health. Issue 11 (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mehrotra, Anushka
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 8:Issue 11(2015:Nov.)
• Page Start: 668
• Page End: 676
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1755738015596028
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

Working with refugees and asylum seekers can be a challenging, yet rewarding, part of a GP's workload. They can be a vulnerable group, with complex medical and social needs that can be difficult to deal with in a 10-minute consultation. Since a GP is often their first point of contact in the community, having a better understanding of the common issues and how to manage these can have a great impact on the lives of refugees.