Caring for Refugees and Survivors of Torture Online Course |
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Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights |
Preface
Background
Legal Information
Interview Considerations
Overview of Medical Problems
Types of Torture
Torture-Related Physical
Signs and Symptoms Physical Health Interview Physical Health Presentation
Mental Health
Signs and Symptoms Physical Health Interview Physical Health Presentation
Oral Health
Vocational Rehabilitation
Physical Health
Introduction
We hope that the following information, in combination with the Interview Considerations page, will aid you in sensitively conducting physical health exams with survivors of torture. To view the physical health component of the UN-funded film produced by the Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights, click on the link above. For further information on physical health care for refugees and survivors of torture, see the presentation provided above.