Migration, Illness and Healthcare

Jenny Altschuler is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Family Psychotherapist with over thirty years of experience of offering family, couple and individual psychotherapy, supervision, consultation and teaching as part of the NHS as well as privately.

'At a time when migration is one of the key issues facing the world, this book offers a sober, clear and scholarly account of the impact it has on health. Drawing on her extensive experience and on a deep knowledge of the research literature, Jenny Altschuler provides an essential guide for health professionals and others working with migrants.' - Stephen Frosh, Professor and Pro-Vice-Master, Birkbeck University of London, UK 'This is an accessible, engaging and thought provoking book which covers a wide range of themes. In using patients' narratives as well as personal experience, Jenny Altschuler provides not only new ideas, challenges and recommendations for practice but an excellent and interesting read.' - Dr Carmel Sher, GPNHS City and Hackney CCG, UK

• 1. Introduction2. Links between Migrancy and Health3. Individual and Family Experiences of Illness and Death4. Cultural Diversity, Language Barriers and Prejudice5. Individual and Family Experiences of Migration6. Intersection between Migration, Illness and Health Care7. Cross-cultural Work in Primary Care (Rachel Hopkins)8. International Migration of Health Care Professionals9. Conclusion.