Ar Approach to the Medical Examination of Released Political Prisoners and Returnees

  • Dr Stanley Levenstein
Keywords: Physician-Patient Relations, Prisoners

Abstract

Doctors are sometimes ashed to perform medical examinations on ex-political prisoners and returnees. The author gives some basic background-information about relevant experiences of these patients in the past. He shows how GPs can develop an approach, which will make the visit a positive and helpful experience for the patient.

Author Biography

Dr Stanley Levenstein
BSc, MBChB, MFGP(SA)
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