Immigrants and Access to Medical Care
Immigrants are a frequent demographic in many countries. They are a diverse group with differences ranging from the amount of time they have lived in a territory to their country of origin, race, color, familial status, and age. They are entitled to medical attention as citizens of the country in which they live, and hence good health care and medical coverage are a requirement and part of their fundamental necessities. Yet, the prevalence of hurdles has made it difficult to ensure that practically all immigrants have access to medical attention, and hence measures to assist in providing care and health to these people are required. Among the barriers mentioned in medical coverage for the immigrants are burdensome applications owing to paperwork and lack of technology (Commission, 2011). The need for technological intervention especially in the medical sector is of utmost priority. Eliminating paperwork and numerous documentations guarantee efficiency and effectiveness. As has also been addressed in the report, the existence of paperwork system is time-consuming and consequently, the patients are then exposed to adverse situations that would cause more harm than good. Therefore, it is of importance that in the medical coverage program to indulge the technological know-how for purposes of efficiency and effectiveness.<\/p>
Language Barriers and Transportation Issues
Moreover, these immigrants suffer from language barriers as well as poor access to these medical facilities. Language is a huge factor in offering medical care, especially where there are no translations. Communication is a key when it comes to a patient-doctor relationship. Additionally, transportation issues also are a pressing matter for these immigrants. Nevertheless, solutions to the above include a common communicating language and a lack thereof means that there be a translator to assist. In terms of transport to the medical facilities, it is up to the government hosting the immigrants to make amends needed for their health care.<\/p>
References
Commission, K. (2011). Medicaid and the Uninsured. Washington: Kaiser Family Foundation.
