Refugees
Physical Exam Specifics in Refugee Patients
IFHP Overview
Pregnant Refugee Patients
Mental Health in Refugees
G6PD Deficiency
Screening and patient education for G6PD deficiency in refugee patients, including substances to avoid and interaction with primaquine.
Alberta Initial Screening Serology Requisitions
Three pre-filled Alberta lab requisition forms - Serology, Community General, and Microbiology - with specific checkbox instructions for each.
Amnesty International – Country Profiles
Country-level human rights reports documenting conflict, persecution, torture, and systemic violence – clinically relevant for trauma-informed care and PTSD assessment.
Calgary Clinics Accepting IFHP Coverage
Directory of dental, optometry, and physiotherapy clinics in Calgary accepting IFHP coverage, to help clinicians connect refugees with allied health services.
Canadian Refugees - Basic Facts
CCIRH eClinical Checklists
Evidence-based eClinical checklists from CCIRH for preventive clinical care of newly arrived immigrants and refugees.
CCIRH Evidence-Based Preventive Care Checklist for New Immigrants and Refugees
An evidence-based preventive care checklist covering 20 priority health conditions for newly arrived immigrants and refugees in Canada.
CCIRH Preventive Care Checklist — Immigrants and Refugees
Evidence-based CCIRH checklist covering 20 priority health conditions for newly arrived immigrants and refugees in Canada. Available in English and French.
Common Gastrointestinal Parasites in Refugee Patients
Treatment and test-of-cure reference for common GI parasites in refugees, covering helminths and protozoa with first-line dosing for adults and children.
Common Mental Health Problems in Immigrants and Refugees: General Approach in Primary Care
An evidence-based primary care guide to mental health assessment, prevention, and treatment in immigrant and refugee populations, covering depression, anxiety, PTSD, and somatic presentations.
Dental Referral Guidance and IFHP Dental Coverage
Oral health assessment and dental referral guidance for refugee patients, including what IFHP dental coverage includes and when to refer. [137 chars]
Dyspepsia and Helicobacter Pylori in Refugee Patients
Approach to dyspepsia and H. pylori in refugee patients, including the CLAMET quadruple regimen and when to test for parasites as a cause.
Eosinophilia in Refugee Patients
Step-wise approach to eosinophilia in refugee patients, with helminth infections as the most common cause and guidance on when to refer. [136 chars]
Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Immigrants and Refugees
The landmark CMAJ 2011 series of GRADE-rated clinical guidelines covering 20 priority health conditions in immigrants and refugees.
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Clinical Management Guide
Clinical guidance for recognising and managing FGM/C in refugee women, including WHO classification, complications, screening indications, and referral.
Gender Affirming Care for Refugee and Migrant Patients
Clinical guidance for providing gender affirming care to transgender and gender-diverse refugee patients, including trauma-informed approach, and referral.
Government-Assisted Refugees – Health Care Coverage (IRCC)
IRCC information on health care coverage for Government-Assisted Refugees in Canada, including IFHP eligibility.
Hearing Loss in Refugee Patients
Approach to hearing loss in refugee patients and children, including referral pathways, IFHP hearing test and aid coverage, and Calgary clinics.
Hematuria in Refugee Patients
Step-wise approach to microscopic hematuria in refugees, with specific consideration of schistosomiasis and urinary tuberculosis as causes.
Hepatitis B - Full Management Guide
Full management guide for hepatitis B serology in refugee patients: interpretation of all result patterns, chronic HBV management, HCC screening, and referral.
Hepatitis B Virus Screening and Vaccination in a Family from Nigeria
A case-based clinical guide to Hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening and vaccination using a family case study from Nigeria, covering serology interpretation, vaccination protocols, and family screening approaches.
Hepatitis C - Full Management Guide
Full management of hepatitis C in refugee patients: confirming active infection, baseline investigations, disclosure, contact screening, and referral.
HIV - Full Management Guide for Refugee Patients
Full management guide for a new HIV diagnosis in refugee patients: post-diagnosis counselling, opportunistic infection assessment, reporting and referrals.
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada – National Documentation Packages
Country-level information packages from the IRB covering human rights conditions, armed conflict, persecution risks, and government capacity across countries of origin.
Immunization History Assessment for Refugee Patients
Guidance on assessing immunization history in newly arrived refugees, including IOM pre-departure records and varicella serology recommendations.
Initial Medical History In Refugee Patients
Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
Detailed overview of IFHP eligibility, coverage tiers, AHCIP top-ups, and how clinicians register with Medavie Blue Cross to provide IFHP-covered services.
Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) - Coverage Guide for Clinicians
A clinician guide to IFHP coverage: what it covers, patient eligibility, how to register as a provider, and transitioning patients to provincial coverage.
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Full Clinical Guide
Full clinical guide to iron deficiency anemia in refugee patients: causes, investigation strategy, treatment doses for adults and children, and follow-up.
Latent Tuberculosis Infection - Calgary Clinical Management Guide
Calgary-specific clinical guide to latent TB screening, diagnosis, and treatment for refugee patients.
Lead Poisoning in Refugee Children
When to screen refugee children for lead poisoning, risk factors, clinical presentation of lead toxicity, and next steps when levels are detected.
Medavie Blue Cross IFHP Clinician Portal
The Medavie Blue Cross portal for clinicians to register, verify patient eligibility, and submit claims under the IFHP.
Mental Health in Immigrants and Refugees — CMAJ 201
Evidence-based CMAJ 2011 primary care guide covering depression, anxiety, PTSD, and somatic presentations in immigrant and refugee populations.
mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG)
A WHO clinical management guide providing evidence-based protocols for mental, neurological, and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies.
mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG)
WHO clinical protocols for mental, neurological, and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies, designed for non-specialist health workers.
Neutropenia in Refugee Patients
Approach to neutropenia in refugee patients, including benign ethnic neutropenia in African and Middle Eastern patients and when to investigate.
Nutritional Screening — Calgary Clinical Resource
Clinical guidance on vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia, B12 and iodine deficiency, and G6PD dietary restrictions in refugee patients.
Pediatric-Specific Recommendations
Pediatric guidance for refugee children - TB screening, hearing and dental referral, parasite testing, vitamin D, G6PD, tinea capitis, and lead poisoning.
Privately-Sponsored Refugees - Alberta Adult Health Benefits
Government of Alberta information on Alberta Adult Health Benefits for privately-sponsored refugees - eligibility and how to access coverage in Alberta.
PTSD — Clinical Guidance for Refugee Patients
Guidance on recognising and managing PTSD in refugee patients, covering symptoms, the PC-PTSD-5 screening tool, and specialist referral pathways.
Recommended Initial Screening Tests
Comprehensive screening framework for newly arrived refugees - full adult panel, pediatric variations, pregnant patient additions, and Alberta lab forms.
Scabies in Refugee Patients
Diagnosis and treatment of scabies in refugee patients, including permethrin application instructions, household contacts, and ivermectin use.
Serology and Molecular Testing Requisition
Serology and Molecular Testing Requisition
Sexual and Reproductive Health - Initial Assessment for Refugee Patients
Guidance on contraception, cervical cancer screening, STI testing, and FGC screening during the initial assessment of refugee patients. [135 chars]
Sexual and Reproductive Health — Calgary Clinical Resource
Clinical guidance on SRH for refugee patients, covering cervical cancer screening, FGM/C awareness, syphilis serology, and STI screening.
Specificities of the Initial Physical Exam in Refugee Patients
Thalassemia in Refugee Patients
Clinical approach to alpha- and beta-thalassemia on hemoglobinopathy screening, including carrier management and pre-conception counselling.
Tinea Capitis in Refugee Children
Diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in refugee children, including terbinafine dosing by weight, baseline investigations, and follow-up.
Tuberculosis Evidence Review — Newly Arriving Immigrants
Systematic review of TB epidemiology in immigrants and refugees, covering latent TB screening, TST vs IGRA, treatment protocols, and pediatric considerations.
Tuberculosis: Evidence Review for Newly Arriving Immigrants and Refugees
A systematic evidence review of tuberculosis epidemiology in immigrant and refugee populations arriving in Canada, covering latent TB screening approaches, management pathways, treatment protocols, and pediatric-specific considerations.
Ukraine War and Refugee Health Care — CMAJ 2022
CMAJ 2022 guidance for Canadian providers caring for Ukrainian refugees, covering health conditions, trauma, screening protocols, and system navigation.
Ukraine War and Refugee Health Care — CMAJ 2022
CMAJ 2022 guidance for Canadian providers caring for Ukrainian refugees, covering health conditions, trauma, screening protocols, and system navigation.
UNHCR Country Conditions Reports
UNHCR country-specific reports providing data on displaced populations, health conditions, protection risks, and the humanitarian situation.
Varicella - Management of Non-Immune Refugee Patients
Management of varicella-non-immune refugee patients, including immunization referral pathways and handling of indeterminate serology results.
WHO Fact Sheet: Refugee and Migrant Mental Health
WHO evidence summary on mental health in displaced populations — depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and barriers to care. Updated September 2025.
WHO Toolkit Tool 1: Main Communicable Diseases
WHO operational guidance on communicable diseases in refugee populations — TB, HIV, malaria, and NTDs — aligned with the WHO Global Action Plan 2019-2030.