Refugee health

This episode discusses the complexities of refugee health in New Zealand, featuring Dr Karen Chung, a Senior Medical Practitioner at the Mangere Refugee Health Service. The conversation covers the refugee resettlement process, the critical role of primary care, common medical conditions among refugees, cultural sensitivity in healthcare, social support entitlements, and effective communication with interpreters. Dr Chung emphasises the importance of building trust and understanding the unique challenges faced by refugee populations.

Topics

Intro.
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Introduction to refugee health in New Zealand.
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Understanding the refugee resettlement process.
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The Role of primary care in refugee health.
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Common pitfalls and traps to overcome.
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Approach to taking a social history.
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Common medical conditions in refugee populations.
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Resources for refugee health.
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Cultural sensitivity and communication.
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Discussing trauma and mental health.
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Social support and WINZ.
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Effective use of Interpreters in consultations.
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Healthpathways.
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Take-home messages.
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Take home messages

Do what you can in the time you have, knowing you can bring them back.
Most areas have funding for longer consults.
Know you resources.
Have a low threshold for asking for guidance.

Resources

Caring for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients - eCALD New Zealand website

Presenter

Karen Chung

General Practitioner

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Karen is the Senior Medical Practitioner at the Māngere Refugee Health Service. Karen brings experience from previous roles including clinical editor for Auckland Regional Healthpathways, Refugee Health Medical Officer for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, advisory board member for Refugees as Survivors New Zealand, GP for the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, Medical Doctor for Médecins Sans Frontières and GP and Urgent Care in Counties Manukau.