Medical Care for the Homeless-Some Experience in Glasgow

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Abstract
The experience of running a medical clinic using voluntary help for the homeless is described. As a group they have limited access to normal medical channels despite high morbidity. In particular psychiatric illness, most frequently related to alcohol abuse, infestation, respiratory disease and problems due to poor foot care present commonly. No major administrative problems were encountered. The effects of such special arrangements for the homeless are assessed.

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