Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Immigrants and Refugees
This landmark series of clinical guidelines by Pottie K et al. for CCIRH, published in CMAJ (2011), provides evidence-based, GRADE-rated recommendations covering 20 priority health conditions in immigrants and refugees. The conditions include latent TB, HIV, Hepatitis B and C, intestinal parasites, depression, PTSD, intimate partner violence, contraception, cervical cancer, anaemia, diabetes, vision, and oral health.
A companion podcast series and eClinical checklists are also available.
Source: Pottie K et al. for CCIRH, CMAJ 2011 183(12):E824
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