Introduction:
Could you imagine having to leave everything you’ve ever known behind to start life over again in a foreign land; all because twenty years ago your parents decided to give you a better life in the land of opportunity? Well this is the daily struggle and fear for millions of undocumented immigrants and their children. It is no great secret to the millions who pour into this country, that being born on U.S. soil grants you citizenship and with it opportunity, and a path towards economic security. However, with heightened immigration affecting America 's health and economy, and the threat of a new heavily "anti-immigration campaigning" president, it may soon not be so easy for parents to grant a better future for their children. …show more content…
They include communication challenges, disparate health practice beliefs, limited cultural awareness, on from healthcare providers or simply the ability to pay for the much needed services. While there are efforts to address linguistic and cultural barriers, trial-and-error seems to be the most common form of education in the medical system. Because of these barriers immigrants are prone to medical mistakes. Possible errors include miscommunication, resulting in possible misdiagnosis; a patient becoming noncompliant because they do not understand instructions given to them, and patients’ inappropriate use of services, such as dependence on emergency room treatment. Patients may leave a doctor’s visit confused, misdiagnosed, and with very little confidence in the doctor and the system in general. From this negative experience in the beginning, feelings of distrust continue to grow and can prevent the patient from seeking medical care in the …show more content…
In the last ten years, the United States has made significant strides to close the gap for the uninsured. However, the undocumented or illegal status this population continues to be the main barrier towards accessing the necessary health services. The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, also known as Obamacare, provides that only U.S. citizens, nationals and lawfully present immigrants are eligible to purchase health coverage under the plan. On the other hand, does assert that lacking verified immigration status may not hinder enrollment of those whose preliminary information indicates they are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Could you imagine having to leave everything you’ve ever known behind to start life over again in a foreign land; all because twenty years ago your parents decided to give you a better life in the land of opportunity? Well this is the daily struggle and fear for millions of undocumented immigrants and their children. It is no great secret to the millions who pour into this country, that being born on U.S. soil grants you citizenship and with it opportunity, and a path towards economic security. However, with heightened immigration affecting America 's health and economy, and the threat of a new heavily "anti-immigration campaigning" president, it may soon not be so easy for parents to grant a better future for their children. …show more content…
They include communication challenges, disparate health practice beliefs, limited cultural awareness, on from healthcare providers or simply the ability to pay for the much needed services. While there are efforts to address linguistic and cultural barriers, trial-and-error seems to be the most common form of education in the medical system. Because of these barriers immigrants are prone to medical mistakes. Possible errors include miscommunication, resulting in possible misdiagnosis; a patient becoming noncompliant because they do not understand instructions given to them, and patients’ inappropriate use of services, such as dependence on emergency room treatment. Patients may leave a doctor’s visit confused, misdiagnosed, and with very little confidence in the doctor and the system in general. From this negative experience in the beginning, feelings of distrust continue to grow and can prevent the patient from seeking medical care in the …show more content…
In the last ten years, the United States has made significant strides to close the gap for the uninsured. However, the undocumented or illegal status this population continues to be the main barrier towards accessing the necessary health services. The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, also known as Obamacare, provides that only U.S. citizens, nationals and lawfully present immigrants are eligible to purchase health coverage under the plan. On the other hand, does assert that lacking verified immigration status may not hinder enrollment of those whose preliminary information indicates they are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program