'I just hope they take it seriously.

ConclusionsImprovements are needed in care integration and the de-escalation of potentially confrontational interactions. Effective, safe and compassionate system responses to presentations of psychological distress and pain should be collaboratively developed. Some current responses may entrench stigma, further traumatising vulnerable patients.What is known about the topic?Men who experience homelessness have poor health outcomes and present challenges to healthcare systems.What does this paper add?This paper describes healthcare experiences and insights of men who are experiencing homelessness in Australia. These men reported experiencing dismissive care, care fragmentation, inconsistent, inadequate and/or unsafe prescribing for pain and inconsistent and/or ineffective responses to psychological distress.What are the implications for practitioners?Changes are needed in health system responses, informed by the experiences and insights of marginalised people, to break cycles of trauma and exclusion. PMID: 32921344 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Australian Health Review - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Tags: Aust Health Rev Source Type: research