Journal of Family Practice
Volume 61, Issue 12, 2012, Pages E1-E10

The refugee medical exam: What you need to do (Article)

Bishop D. , Altshuler M.* , Scott K. , Panzer J. , Mills G. , McManus P.
  • a Zufall Health Center, Morristown, NJ, United States
  • b Department of Family and Community Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
  • c Department of Family and Community Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
  • d Family and Community Medicine, Northwestern University, Erie Family Health Center, Chicago, United States
  • e Department of Family and Community Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
  • f Department of Family and Community Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States

Abstract

Refugees arrive in this country with complex medical needs. Here's how best to care for these patients during the initial medical examination, and beyond.

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Index Keywords

Eosinophilia virus infection parasitosis refugee Human immunodeficiency virus infection methodology health disparity Health Status Disparities mental health human Refugees hepatitis A interferon gamma release assay Malaria health status outpatient care periodontal disease Patient Navigation evidence based practice Humans tuberculosis BCG vaccination high risk population Syphilis Article disease control posttraumatic stress disorder hepatitis B surface antigen major depression Parasitic Diseases dental health pyridoxine Practice Guidelines as Topic Evidence-Based Practice Cultural Competency cultural competence mental disease United States blood cell count lead latent tuberculosis lead blood level organization and management leprosy isoniazid thorax radiography hepatitis B surface antibody generalized anxiety disorder medical history malnutrition vaccination hepatitis B rifampicin Physical Examination health care delivery hepatitis C patient care atovaquone plus proguanil medical examination Preventive Health Services ivermectin mental health care screening Virus Diseases preventive health service medical decision making Delivery of Health Care medical care practice guideline intestine parasite mass screening follow up diabetes mellitus hypertension cancer screening Albendazole dental caries rapid test false positive result blood drug abuse praziquantel

Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84874975352&partnerID=40&md5=76b94551bba25771b542e85006feb857

ISSN: 00943509
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English