Caring for unaccompanied minors from Central America.
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www.aafp.org/afp Volume 90, Number 9 ◆ November 1, 2014 Case Scenario A 16-year-old boy from Honduras came to our office at a federally qualified health center for a physical examination and vaccinations for school. He recently crossed the United States–Mexico border as an unaccompanied minor and was detained by U.S. immigration authorities before subsequently being sent to live with his older brother in the state where I practice. What initial primary care workup do I perform in this patient?
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عنوان ژورنال:
- American family physician
دوره 90 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014