Understanding health care in America: An introduction for immigrant patients - 06/2011
Understanding health care in America: An introduction for immigrant patients
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Abstract
This 12-page handout provides basic information to help immigrants to the United States understand the health care system in the U.S. and at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Included are sections about the health care team, making decisions about health care, legal issues, privacy, who pays for care, questions about medical bills, emergency care, hospital and clinic visits, tests, lab visits, medicines, and more.
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2011
Revision Date
06/2011
General Subject
Public Health
Patient Rights
About UWMC
Specific Subject/Keyword
Healthcare Services
Health Service Accessibility
Insurance Benefits
Languages
English
Spanish
Russian
Japanese
Record ID
3864