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Human trafficking in the emergency department
Ronak B Patel1, Roy Ahn, Thomas F Burke
1Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital.
The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
|February 5, 2011
Summary
Healthcare providers can identify human trafficking victims in emergency departments by increasing awareness and ensuring privacy. A multidisciplinary approach aids in assisting these vulnerable patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sciences
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Human trafficking is a global issue affecting millions.
- Emergency departments (EDs) are potential sites for identifying victims.
- Victims of intimate partner violence may also be victims of trafficking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the complexities in identifying human trafficking victims in an ED setting.
- To provide strategies for healthcare providers to improve victim identification.
- To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for victim support.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a human trafficking patient in a teaching hospital.
- Review of clinical encounters in emergency departments.
- Discussion of identification strategies for healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Identifying trafficking victims in the ED is complex.
- Increased provider awareness is crucial for detection.
- Specific communication and environmental strategies can aid identification.
Conclusions:
- ED clinicians play a vital role in identifying and assisting human trafficking victims.
- Enhanced awareness, privacy, clear communication, and interpreters are key.
- A coordinated, multidisciplinary response is essential for effective patient care and support.
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