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Review
. 2021 Mar;48(1):163-177.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2020.10.003. Epub 2020 Nov 27.

Models of Health Care: Interprofessional Approaches to Serving Immigrant Populations

Catherine E Elmore  1 , Rebekah Compton  2 , Erica Uhlmann  3
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Models of Health Care: Interprofessional Approaches to Serving Immigrant Populations

Catherine E Elmore et al. Prim Care. 2021 Mar.

Abstract

Developing an integrated model of health care for refugees, asylees, immigrants, and special immigrant visa holders requires a multifaceted approach due to their unique and complex health care needs. This article provides an in-depth understanding of the components necessary to develop a model of care addressing the needs of immigrants and to share opportunities and challenges associated with these models. This includes highlighting population- and individual-level factors important to caring for immigrant populations, providing guidance on creating a model of care that addresses these factors, and describing established clinics that exemplify various models of care.

Keywords: Asylum seekers; Delivery of health care; Immigrants; North America; Refugees.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.