RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Medical provision for the homeless in Manchester
JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
JO J R Coll Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 40
OP 43
VO 33
IS 246
A1 N. J. Shanks
YR 1983
UL http://bjgp.org/content/33/246/40.abstract
AB The events leading up to the establishment of a separate primary care service for the homeless and rootless population in Manchester are described. The organization, funding and commitment of the project are outlined and an insight into the life-style of this population is provided. During the first quarter of 1981, 2,049 consultations were given. The most common causes for consultation were psychiatric, alcoholic and respiratory conditions.