Migration, Illness and Healthcare by Jenny Altschuler (English) Paperback Book

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As migration increases, it is essential for healthcare professionals to consider the differing needs of migrants in order to competently provide them with quality care. This book explores the limited existing information around migrants' healthcare experiences, and offers practical guidance, together with clinical examples, to aid better practice.

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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.

Back Cover

Forces such as political conflict, globalization 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, and offers recommendations for clinical practice. Providing the reader with an understanding of the ways in which migration informs and is informed by experiences of illness, the book thoroughly examines topics such as: * Links between migration and physical and mental health* Language barriers and prejudice * The effects of migration on feelings of grief and loss* The real challenges of providing effective health care to migrants, as told by a GP working with mostly first or second generation migrants in the UK Providing a comprehensive insight into a worldwide issue, this is an essential guide for health care students, professionals and policy makers.

Author Biography

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.

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.

Review

'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

Promotional

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

Long Description

Forces such as political conflict, globalization 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, and offers recommendations for clinical practice. Providing the reader with an understanding of the ways in which migration informs and is informed by experiences of illness, the book thoroughly examines topics such as: * Links between migration and physical and mental health * Language barriers and prejudice * The effects of migration on feelings of grief and loss * The real challenges of providing effective health care to migrants, as told by a GP working with mostly first or second generation migrants in the UK 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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Offers links between migration and physical and mental health, and recommendations for clinical practice

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The book explores the limited existing information around migrants' healthcare experiences, and offers practical guidance and clinical examples to aid healthcare professionals working with migrants.

Details ISBN1137378506 Author Jenny Altschuler Short Title MIGRATION ILLNESS & HEALTHCARE Language English ISBN-10 1137378506 ISBN-13 9781137378507 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1953 Year 2016 Pages 280 Publication Date 2016-07-08 Edition 1st Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 362.108691 Illustrations 280 p. Imprint Red Globe Press DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-37851-4 UK Release Date 2016-07-08 AU Release Date 2016-07-08 NZ Release Date 2016-07-08 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Alternative 9781137378514 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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