title: Care of the Homeless Patient.
abstract: This article discusses the unique considerations when caring for patients who lack housing, one of the most essential human needs. Special attention is provided to diseases and conditions that are affected by homelessness as well as to particularly vulnerable populations of homeless patients.
authors: Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, 325 Ninth Avenue, Box 359780, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. Electronic address: jaredwk@uw.edu.
authors: Jared Wilson
authors: JW
authors: Klein
authors: Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, University of Washington, 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, USA.
authors: Simha
authors: S
authors: Reddy
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D019468:Disease Management; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations
keywords: Harm reduction; Homelessness; Housing first; Respite