The health of children in immigration detention: how does Australia compare?
We live in an age when the number of refugees worldwide is increasing. All of them have suffered physically or emotionally to a varying degree in their country of origin. The transit to a country of resettlement is fraught with further difficulties or the risk of death. This article explores the different approach taken to the management of this issue by Denmark and Iceland, in comparison to that of Australia. In particular, the different approaches to health care for children and their families are identified. The management of these issues by Denmark and Iceland would appear to be a model to follow. Outcomes of the different managements have not been assessed.
Shields
Linda
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Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland. Linda.Shields@ul.ie
Stathis
Stephen
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Mohay
Heather
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van Haeringen
Alison
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Williams
Hanne
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Wood
David
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Bennett
Elizabeth
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