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Margaret M Sullivan1, Emily E Lazowy2, Jill S Roncarati3
1Primary care clinician at Boston Health Care for the Homeless in Massachusetts and a postdoctoral research fellow at the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University.
AMA Journal of Ethics
|December 7, 2021
Summary
Homelessness is a growing crisis in the US, disproportionately affecting individuals with complex health needs. Health professional training must adapt to address the unique clinical requirements of people experiencing homelessness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Medical Education
Background:
- Homelessness is a persistent issue in the US, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Individuals experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare.
- There is a critical need for healthcare professionals trained to address the complex health needs of this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the urgent need for specialized training for health professionals serving individuals experiencing homelessness.
- To discuss effective educational and curricular strategies for health professional students.
- To emphasize the importance of understanding the social determinants of health for people experiencing homelessness.
Main Methods:
- Review of current educational gaps in health professional schools regarding homelessness.
- Discussion of potential curriculum components and teaching methodologies.
- Analysis of the role of social influences on the health of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Main Results:
- Few health professional schools currently offer dedicated curricula on the health needs of people experiencing homelessness.
- Educational strategies are proposed to better prepare students for this clinical challenge.
- Understanding social determinants is identified as key to improving health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Integrating education on homelessness into health professional training is essential.
- Curricular development should focus on the unique medical and mental health needs of this population.
- Addressing health equity for people experiencing homelessness requires a trained and informed healthcare workforce.
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