TY - JOUR
AU - M. D. Olszyk
AU - M. Goodell
A1 - 
AB - The scope of homelessness among children is broad and growing, and its affect on physical and mental health is extensive. It may seem daunting for individual providers to make an impact on the challenges faced by these most vulnerable of patients. However, healthcare providers who care for homeless children can improve more than just their physical health by understanding barriers specific to this population, and addressing them through minor changes in standard practice; education of self, staff, and colleagues; and advocacy. By collaborating with parents and local agencies, clinicians can make tangible progress in improving the health of their homeless patients and can provide parents with the information and support they need to prioritize a child's health needs appropriately. Ultimately, providers should strive to make their practices a true medical home, as it may be the only home a child knows.
BT - Maryland medicine : MM : A publication of MEDCHI, the Maryland State Medical Society
C5 - Medical Home
CP - 4
CY - United States
IS - 4
JF - Maryland medicine : MM : A publication of MEDCHI, the Maryland State Medical Society
N2 - The scope of homelessness among children is broad and growing, and its affect on physical and mental health is extensive. It may seem daunting for individual providers to make an impact on the challenges faced by these most vulnerable of patients. However, healthcare providers who care for homeless children can improve more than just their physical health by understanding barriers specific to this population, and addressing them through minor changes in standard practice; education of self, staff, and colleagues; and advocacy. By collaborating with parents and local agencies, clinicians can make tangible progress in improving the health of their homeless patients and can provide parents with the information and support they need to prioritize a child's health needs appropriately. Ultimately, providers should strive to make their practices a true medical home, as it may be the only home a child knows.
PP - United States
PY - 2008
SN - 1538-2656 (Print)
SP - 20
EP - 25
EP - 34
EP - 40
EP - 
T1 - Homelessness and our most vulnerable patients
T2 - Maryland medicine : MM : A publication of MEDCHI, the Maryland State Medical Society
TI - Homelessness and our most vulnerable patients
U1 - Medical Home
U2 - 19186593
VL - 9
VO - 1538-2656 (Print)
Y1 - 2008
ER -