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EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients

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2 For example, patients that live with disabilities are twice as likely to report sexual assault compared to those without a disability. Published September 16, 2020. Krahn, et al., highlight some discrepancies in experiences that may result in ED visits. References Disability and health overview. Accessed October 10, 2023.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002694 WHO Guideline on Control and Elimination of Human Schistosomiasis. BMJ Glob Health. 2020;5(8):e002694.