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Medical Repatriation In Vermont: The Current Landscape And Recommendations, Olivia Dominque, Kelly Knight, Aathmika Krishnan, Kassondra Little, Clara Maxim, Sofia Toro Alvarez, Patti Smith Urie, Mark Pasanen Md, Charles Maclean Md
Medical Repatriation In Vermont: The Current Landscape And Recommendations, Olivia Dominque, Kelly Knight, Aathmika Krishnan, Kassondra Little, Clara Maxim, Sofia Toro Alvarez, Patti Smith Urie, Mark Pasanen Md, Charles Maclean Md
UVM AHEC
Background: Medical repatriation is the practice of returning patients to their country of origin when they have major medical problems. Forced repatriation, or “medical deportation”, disproportionately affects undocumented individuals. This project aimed to assess the prevalence of medical repatriation in Vermont, identity factors that lead to it, and recommendations to prevent it.
Methods: Interviews were conducted with ten stakeholders including physicians, lawmakers, and advocates for undocumented patients. Team members then analyzed interview transcripts for major themes.
Results: This study did not uncover any occurrences of forced repatriation. Qualitative themes included: lack of awareness about medical repatriation, inability to track …