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Doctoring for the Homeless: Caring for the Most Vulnerable by Building Trust

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: People who are homeless have a higher mortality rate than the general population, with an average age of death of 51 years [1]. They also have a higher rate of many common medical problems, including hypertension and diabetes mellitus, which is twice as prevalent as in the general population [2]. Their competing priorities of finding daily food, shelter, and safety often obscure their ability to access important medical care. How can the best care possible be provided for this group of people with multiple medical needs that are worsened by abject poverty?

Source: The AMA Journal of Ethic

DOI: 10.1001/journalofethics.2015.17.5.mnar2-1505

Author: Monica Bharel

Institutions: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W280971144