PUB - Publikationen an der Universität Bielefeld

Specialists in tropical medicine in private practice take part in the medical care for refugees within their everyday practice. For describing the opportunities and challenges associated with these activities, 8 qualitative expert interviews were conducted with specialists in tropical medicine between January and March 2016. The results indicate that refugees were mainly treated for diseases that lie within general practitioner care, for example infections of the upper respiratory or the gastrointestinal tract, but also rare infections and tropical diseases are diagnosed. Problems during the medical care often arise due to language and cultural barriers. The implemention of the electronic health card is considered desirable in order to minimize bureaucratic obstacles. Additionally, an important point is the support of close cooperation between specialists in tropical medicine and general practitioners.