16 Refugee Health Flashcards
What is a refugee?
a person who has been forced to leave their country of citizenship in order to escape war, natural disaster, or persecution
What is an asylum seeker?
A person who has left their country of origin and applied for asylum in another country, but whose application has not yet been concluded
IS an asylum seeker allowed to work?
What is their benefit entitlement?
no
£36.62 per week
What is an undocumented migrant?
A person who enters or stays in the UK without the necessary documentation required under immigration regulations
What are the Kohlberg Stages of Moral development?
1 - authority-punishment 2 - egoistic exchange 3 - interpersonal conformity (being good) 4 - social maintenance 5 - the greatest good (Kant's ethics) 6 - commitment to ethical principles
some argue the 7th stage is to meet human need
How are doctors who can reason morally better?
they have better clinical performance
they have fewer malpractice claims
Define humanistic care
attitudes and behaviours that demonstrate interest in and respect for patients’ psychological, social, and spiritual concerns and values
Name 3 legal entitlements of refugees
become citizen of the UK (and hence same entitlements to other citizens)
once granted refugee status, have 28 days before eviction from asylum accommodation
granted leave to remain for 5 years
Do undocumented migrants have to pay to see a GP?
NO! everyone in the UK is entitled to free primary care
Can GP registration and appointments be witheld because a patient does not have proof of address / ID?
No
Are undocumented migrants and refused asylum seekers charged for secondary care?
Yes
150% NHS tariff (£5000 for uncomplicated birth)
(A&E, communicable diseases, and family planning exempt)
What groups are exempt from secondary care cahrges?
Victims of:
trafficking
slavery
violence
children under the care of a local authority
treatment under the mental health act
Do people have to pay for emergency care?
No
What might be reported to the home office?
bills exceeding £500 and two months outstanding are reported, with risk of detention and jeopardy of future asylum claim
