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Primary health care for homeless people in A&E.

Jessica B. Lewis

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Abstract

Homeless people often present in A&E departments for primary health-care. A primary health-care nurse practitioner can provide for health needs and refer people to other sources of support and help. A nurse practitioner can liaise with other relevant services and educate colleagues about the causes and effects of homelessness.

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Homeless people often present in A&E departments for primary health-care. A primary health-care nurse practitioner can provide for health needs and refer people to other sources of support and help. A nurse practitioner can liaise with other relevant services and educate colleagues about the causes and effects of homelessness.

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Homeless people often present in A&E departments for primary health-care. A primary health-care nurse practitioner can provide for health needs and refer people to other sources of support and help. A nurse practitioner can liaise with other relevant services and educate colleagues about the causes and effects of homelessness.

Key concepts: Primary care, Primary health care, Nursing, Health care, Nurse practitioners, Psychology, Medicine, Family medicine

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