Section: Module 11: Lesson 4: The Health of Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Persons | Humanism in Health and Healthcare | NextGenU.org
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Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:Learning Objectives:
- Discuss different perspectives on the ethical obligation to provide health care to undocumented immigrants.
- Articulate the impact of immigration and/or refugee status on patients’ health and their experiences with health and health care.
- Demonstrate critical thinking about the needs of patients who face health disadvantages because of their immigrant/refugee status and articulate creative approaches to clinical care that are sensitive to the challenges they face.
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read the entire article. (9 minutes)
British Journal of General Practice - 2019
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Read the content under the heading "Background", "Barriers to health care", "Large need for health care and risk factors for illness" and "Discussion". (17 minutes)
BMC Health Services Research - 2021
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Recommended Additional Readings
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Read the entire article. (4 minutes)
Annual Review of Public Health - 2015
- Discuss different perspectives on the ethical obligation to provide health care to undocumented immigrants.