Describe barriers to health care for individuals who are homeless.

A Downward Spiral: A Case Study in Homelessness
Terri LaCoursiereZucchero, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, and Pooja Bhalla, MSN, RN
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
Learning Objectives: At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
• Analyze at least three issues contributing to homelessness.
• Describe barriers to health care for individuals who are homeless.
• Identify key characteristics of quality health care for the homeless.

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