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Homelessness is an increasing problem in the UK. One of the biggest issues faced by the homeless is their health; they have greater healthcare needs and significantly higher morbidity and mortality rates compared with the general population. However, the homeless population is far less likely to engage with community healthcare services, including general practice. Despite measures to help GPs treat the homeless population, there is still a lack of knowledge about how best to manage the health of the homeless within the community setting. This article aims to inform GPs about effective measures to improve the health of homeless patients.

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Improving primary healthcare for the homeless

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