Overview

Forces such as political conflict, globalisation and the growth of the internet, offering news of life elsewhere, mean levels of migration are higher now than at any other time in history. Despite the signing of a number of legally binding international treaties that seek to guarantee health care for migrants, there is still a considerable gap between government commitments and the reality of everyday life. As levels of migration continue to increase, it is essential for health care professionals to consider the differing needs of migrants in order to provide them with quality care. Informed by systemic theory, and drawing on the author's extensive clinical – as well as personal – experience, this timely book explores the limited existing information about migrants' health care experiences. Providing a comprehensive insight into a worldwide issue, this is an essential guide for health care students, professionals and policy makers.

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Author:   Jenny Altschuler
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Red Globe Press
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.446kg
ISBN:  

9781137378507

ISBN 10:   1137378506
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   08 July 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction  2. Links between Migrancy and Health  3. Individual and Family Experiences of Illness and Death  4. Cultural Diversity, Language Barriers and Prejudice  5. Individual and Family Experiences of Migration  6. Intersection between Migration, Illness and Health Care  7. Cross-cultural Work in Primary Care (Rachel Hopkins)  8. International Migration of Health Care Professionals  9. Conclusion.

Reviews

'At a time when migration is one of the key issues facing the world, this book offers a sober, clear and scholarly account of the impact it has on health. Drawing on her extensive experience and on a deep knowledge of the research literature, Jenny Altschuler provides an essential guide for health professionals and others working with migrants.' - Stephen Frosh, Professor and Pro-Vice-Master, Birkbeck University of London, UK 'This is an accessible, engaging and thought provoking book which covers a wide range of themes. In using patients' narratives as well as personal experience, Jenny Altschuler provides not only new ideas, challenges and recommendations for practice but an excellent and interesting read.' - Dr Carmel Sher, GPNHS City and Hackney CCG, UK

Author Information

Jenny Altschuler is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Family Psychotherapist with over thirty years of experience of offering family, couple and individual psychotherapy, supervision, consultation and teaching as part of the NHS as well as privately.

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