Far from Home and Facing Serious Illness: Palliative Care for Undocumented Immigrants

Authors

Anne Kinderman

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Publication Date

5-3-2016

Keywords

ethics, palliative care, undocumented immigrants, diversity

Disciplines

Bioethics and Medical Ethics | Palliative Care

Abstract

In this interactive session, participants explore case examples to identify the common issues that arise in the care of undocumented immigrants and the ways that the interdisciplinary health care team can address them. The session also covers the unique losses and sense of isolation experienced by undocumented immigrants, as well as the ethical dilemmas faced by the providers who care for them.

Specialty

Biomedical Ethics

Specialty

Palliative Care

Comments

Goldman-Berland Lectureship in Palliative Medicine