CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
December 12, Vol. 07-194
Basic Medical Information for
Non-Medical Providers
Basic Medical Information for Non-Medical Providers
Health problems cause homelessness, and homelessness
causes health problems. Because homelessness complicates
efforts to treat health problems, it is important for
service providers and outreach workers to have a basic
understanding of these issues.
Assessing Health, Promoting Wellness: A Guide for Non-Medical
Providers of Care for People Experiencing Homelessness
(Kraybill & Morrison, 2007) was developed jointly
by SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center and the Projects
for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
program. Below are excerpts from this soon to be published
guide.
Features
Homelessness and Health Care: Fundamental Issues Numerous
factors complicate efforts when providing health care
to people who are homeless. Specific issues are identified
and briefly discussed here.
First Aid Supplies
Check out the essentials you will need in a first aid
kit.
Are You Sick?
What do you need to look for when people are sick?
Here are some tips for the non-medical provider.
Focus on Oral Health; Judith Allen, DMD Oral health
care is linked to a person's overall wellness and their
self-esteem.
Listen to Judith Allen, DMD as she talks
about providing dental care to individuals who are homeless.
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