J Korean Med Assoc.  2015 Nov;58(11):970-974. 10.5124/jkma.2015.58.11.970.

Considerations regarding medical services for undocumented migrant workers

• Koo JN

• KMID: 2195124
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2015.58.11.970

Abstract

The number of undocumented migrant workers in Korea is increasing. They are not covered by national health insurance, and thus find it difficult to access medical services. A number of medical service teams from religious organizations and some hospitals provide targeted services to migrant workers through special programs, but they face many limitations of scope and resources. In a globalized world, undocumented migrant workers should not be treated as simply passing through. Health care for these guests to our country should be of the quality we would expect for our neighbors and families.

Keyword

Transients and migrants; National health programs; Medical service accessibility; Republic of Korea

MeSH Terms

Delivery of Health Care
Humans
Korea
National Health Programs
Republic of Korea
Transients and Migrants*

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