Journal of general internal medicine
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Homeless persons face many barriers to health care, have few resources, and experience high death rates. They live lives of disenfranchisement and neglect. Few studies have explored their experiences and attitudes toward death and dying. Unfortunately, studies done in other populations may not apply to homeless persons. Exploring these experiences and attitudes may provide insight into life, health care, and end-of-life (EOL) concerns of this population. ⋯ Findings from this study have implications for addressing social services, health promotion, prevention, and EOL care for homeless persons, as well as for others who are poor and disenfranchised.
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Comparative Study
Screening patients with a family history of colorectal cancer.
To compare screening practices and beliefs in patients with and without a clinically important family history. ⋯ More efforts are needed to translate information about family history of colorectal cancer into the care of patients.