Training Clinicians to Care for Patients Where They Are.
AMA J Ethics
; 23(11): E852-857, 2021 11 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34874253
ABSTRACT
Homelessness remains a pervasive, long-standing problem in the United States and is poised to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals experiencing homelessness bear a higher burden of complex medical and mental health illnesses and often struggle to obtain quality and timely health care. The United States desperately needs to train a workforce to confront this large and growing crisis, but few health professional schools currently devote curricula to the clinical needs of people experiencing homelessness. This article discusses educational and curricular strategies for health professional students. Understanding the health needs of-and the social influences on the lives of-people experiencing homelessness is crucial for addressing this health equity challenge.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ill-Housed Persons
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COVID-19
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
AMA J Ethics
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article