Minnesota medicine
Volume 85, Issue 5, 2002, Pages 35-39

Unrecognized torture affects the health of refugees. (Article)

Holtan N.* , Antolak K. , Johnson D.R. , Ide L. , Jaranson J. , Ta K.
  • a Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, United States
  • b Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, United States
  • c Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, United States
  • d Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, United States
  • e Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, United States
  • f Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, United States

Abstract

Recognizing the symptoms and signs of torture and documenting their cause may be key to providing effective health care for refugees from countries where torture is known to have occurred. Generalist or primary care physicians are in a unique position to establish a trust relationship with patients, to identify potential signs and symptoms of torture, and encourage patients to talk about their experiences. With knowledge about, understanding of, and sensitivity toward torture survivors, physicians can help these patients regain their health and a sense of well-being.

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doctor patient relation patient care Physician-Patient Relations refugee psychological aspect human Refugees middle aged health status Minnesota United States Humans male case report female Article adult posttraumatic stress disorder Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Patient Care Team Torture
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ISSN: 0026556X
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English