AMA Journal of Ethics

Involuntary commitment is often traumatic and can fracture already fragile relationships persons experiencing homeless have.

Neurophysiological sequelae of childhood trauma can express later in the lives of patients experiencing homelessness, especially during informed consent.

Sheltering in place is impossible for persons to whom “safer at home” does not apply.

COVID-19 underscores historical precedent for fear-driven responses that disregard autonomy among persons with low income who are also persons of color.

Access to shelter can improve health outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness and reduce overall health costs.

US health care desperately needs a workforce prepared to respond equitably to social influences on health needs of people experiencing homelessness.

Chicago Street Medicine implements HHC to improve health outcomes and care continuity for patients experiencing homelessness.

The National Health Care for the Homeless Council supports clinicians serving 1 million patients per year in 300 Health Care for the Homeless federally qualified health centers and 100 medical respite programs.

Health educators have duties to teach patient focus, motivate equity, and cultivate students’ capacity to serve our most vulnerable neighbors, wherever they reside.

Clinicians and police are positioned to help persons experiencing homelessness, but little has been said about how their best impulses to serve could most productively overlap.