Good article for healthcare professionals regarding the care of illegal immigrants by physicians.   All humans deserve respect and dignity in their care and even though undocumented, immigrants still need a standard of excellence in their care.   How to go about this is addressed in this article.

The article, “How can physicians care, and advocate for, undocumented immigrants?”  from the American Medical Association states,

“About 11 million undocumented people are living in the U.S. today. This is one of the country’s most vulnerable populations because they frequently do not have access to health insurance and can be afraid to present for care.  Physicians should understand the ethical issues that arise when supporting and caring for undocumented immigrants, refugees and asylees. Just as important, physicians and other health professionals should be aware of how to advocate for these patients, including through self-education, education of trainees, in the exam room and on Capitol Hill.”

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With the issue of illegal immigration being center stage in our nation, this will continue to be a subject in the healthcare sector.  It is important that healthcare providers are up to date on their legal and ethical obligations.   Please also review our Healthcare Nursing Certifications offered at AIHCP.  The programs range from Nursing Case Management to Legal Nurse Consulting.

A licensed Nurse Practitioner plays an important role between that of a simply nurse and a doctor.  The Nurse Practitioner is able in some states to prescribe and treat while in other states, is able to work in conjunction with a doctor.   This article looks at the opportunities for Nurse Practitioners.

The article,  “Nurse practitioners can make a difference patient by patient” by Joyce Knestrick states.,

“Nurse practitioners’ model of care focuses on the patient, family and community. To put the patient as the center of care, there needs to be involvement of the patient and family, which sometimes involves members of the community. They all bring personal knowledge and information to the treatment plan equation.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s healthcare nursing certifications and see if they match your professional and academic goals.