Influence Of Cultural and Linguistic Differences on Access to Care NURS FPX 6618 Assessment 2 Mobilizing Care for an Immigrant Population
As per research conducted by Al Shamsi, they used the PubMed and Medline databases and found the effects of language barriers in healthcare. Fourteen studies that matched the criteria for inclusion were included. Although most of this research originated in the United States, it was carried out in several countries around the globe. There were 300 918 individuals throughout the 14 trials. Uneven access to healthcare and disparate health outcomes are linked to health inequalities, such as differential treatment due to linguistic limitations (Al Shamsi et al., 2020).
The U.S. Health Care Policies, National Initiatives, Pieces of Legislation
The most recent measures to aid immigrants and refugees were implemented in 2017. New regulations were approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) in a resolution intended to safeguard and enhance the healthcare of immigrants and refugees in the country. The AMA is against family immigration detention, separating children from their parents or guardians, and intentions to build additional detention facilities.
The detention facilities operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have inadequate availability of high-quality medical assistance. However, they have also been unable to stop human rights violations and living circumstances. The American Medical Association (AMA) responded by adopting a policy urging ICE detainment authorities to update the medical conditions at detention facilities to comply with those established by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (American Medical Association, n.d.).
Stakeholders and Organizations Catering Somali Refugees
UNHCR has taken several initiatives to cater to the medical need and healthcare provision of the Somali Refugees; they have raised several donations for this purpose. UNHCR is putting forth every effort to facilitate refugees as well as people who have been made homeless in and from Somalia by offering safety and security assistance but also reinforcing, guaranteeing that they have sufficient health care, creating a safe environment and legal help, and by preventing child and women (UNHCR, n.d.).
Similarly, World Health Organization has taken several initiatives to promote healthcare. WHO offers assistance and legislative proposals to health authorities. Building a bridge between humanitarian and development contexts is also needed to foster resilience and aid Somalia’s health system in recovering (World Health Organization, n.d.).
Conclusion
Refugees and Immigrants do face a lot of discrimination and barriers like communicational barriers, language barriers, and at times cultural barriers. These barriers become a considerable hurdle when receiving healthcare and medical assistance. Several Policies and laws are also implemented to provide satisfactory treatment and therapies. The United States has also taken several initiatives to cater to refugees and immigrants to ensure they are served properly and efficiently. AMA stands among those organizations serving humanity, not just Americans but refugees and immigrants.
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