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Challenges Faced by Doctors in Immigration Centers: A Specialist's Insight

This article discusses common problems doctors face in immigration centers, including staff shortages, delayed healthcare, and inadequate treatment of vulnerable patients. It emphasizes the need for quality care, confidentiality, and effective oversight.

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Challenges Faced by Doctors in Immigration Centers: A Specialist's Insight

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  1. Specialist considerations for doctors who work in Immigration centers Liis Mägi 14th December 2011

  2. Common problems • Shortages of qualified staff • Delayed and denied healthcare • Primary care vs emergeny care vs specialist consultation • Improper care of mentally ill and other vulnerable patients • Denied, improper and insufficient medication • Infectious diseases

  3. A lack of independent oversight to ensure the quality andeffectiveness of care • Confidentiality • Language barrier • Cruel and abusive behavior by medical and custodial staff

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