World hospitals and health services : the official journal of the International Hospital Federation
Volume 46, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 5-7

Migration and health service delivery. (Article)

Davies A.A.* , Mosca D. , Frattini C.
  • a International Organization for Migration, Switzerland
  • b [Affiliation not available]
  • c [Affiliation not available]

Abstract

Migration has positive and integrative effects on health service delivery. This paper presents initiatives promoting circular migration of diaspora health professionals to contribute to health service delivery and capacity development in their countries of origin. The paper will also highlight the contributions that foreign trained and foreign born health professionals can make to the delivery of migrant friendly health services for diverse multi-cultural populations.

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Index Keywords

Health Personnel Transients and Migrants Delivery of Health Care Article health care personnel human Humans migration health care delivery
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ISSN: 10290540
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English