Homelessness: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 16:54, 3 November 2025

Homelessness describes a person who does not have a stable, permanent housing solution
- Multiple domestic and international organizations have adopted formal definitions of "homelessness."
Homeless persons generally are relegated to living in public spaces, though they may find temporary shelter accommodations
Gomelessness often has serious implications for the health of affected persons

Treat underlying medical and/or emergent behavioral conditions
Consider social work consultation to address insecurities of housing, food, or other resources if able

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 **[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness Multiple domestic and international organizations have adopted formal definitions of "homelessness."]
 *Homeless persons generally are relegated to living in public spaces, though they may find temporary shelter accommodations
-*Though homelessness often has serious implications for the health of affected persons, it is a social situation more so than a standalone medical diagnosis
+*Gomelessness often has serious implications for the health of affected persons
-==Clinical Features==
+==Comorbidities==
+*Substance abuse disorders
+*Psychiatric/behavioral disorders
-==Differential Diagnosis==
+*Environmental exposure
+*Criminality and victimhood
+*Infectious disease
-==Evaluation==
+*Food insecurity and malnutrition
+*Poor access to outpatient and primary care services
-===Workup===
-===Diagnosis===
-==Management==
-==Disposition==
-==See Also==
-==External Links==
+==Management and Disposition==
+*Treat underlying medical and/or emergent behavioral conditions
+*Consider social work consultation to address insecurities of housing, food, or other resources if able
 ==References==
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