Physician Assistant Clinics
Volume 4, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 33-45

Medical Care for Undocumented Immigrants: National and International Issues (Review)

Beck T.L.* , Le T.-K. , Henry-Okafor Q. , Shah M.K.
  • a Emory Family Medicine Residency Program, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Suite B, Dunwoody, GA 30338, United States
  • b Emory Family Medicine Residency Program, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Suite B, Dunwoody, GA 30338, United States
  • c Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN, United States
  • d Emory Family Medicine Residency Program, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Suite B, Dunwoody, GA 30338, United States

Abstract

The number of undocumented immigrants (UIs) varies worldwide, and most reside in the United States. With more than 12 million UIs in the United States, addressing the health care needs of this population presents unique challenges and opportunities. Most UIs are uninsured and rely on the safety-net health system for their care. Because of young age, this population is often considered to be healthier than the overall US population, but they have specific health conditions and risks. Adequate coverage is lacking; however, there are examples of how to better address the health care needs of UIs. © 2018 Elsevier Inc.

Author Keywords

Medical care Access to care Undocumented immigrants health care

Index Keywords

human Review medically uninsured medical care United States health care need undocumented immigrant
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85056792332&doi=10.1016%2fj.cpha.2018.08.002&partnerID=40&md5=150b1807f0e0e6f5350d24b075794dbb
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2018.08.002
ISSN: 24057991
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English