Abstract:The incoming population of refugees is putting more strain on an already taxed medical system here in Canada. To boot, this new population is at greater risk of a wider range of illness and profound trauma rarely encountered at such a scale by Canadian general practitioners—the primary point of contact for refugees entering the Canadian health care system. Additionally, countless refugees become underemployed after settling into their new country—this includes many medical professionals. By recruiting these me… Show more
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