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▪ Do you see a specialist on a regular basis?

▪ Are you able to follow-up on the recommendations made by your primary
health care provider and/or specialist?

Summary

▪ Is there anything else you would like to share regarding your ability to maintain
your health or any other issue or concern?

Authors of the Special Populations: Needs Assessment Tool: Linda A. Silvestri,
Angela E. Silvestri, and Paula Richards

Box 5-3

Common Problems in the Homeless Population

Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Cognitive disorders
Communicable diseases
Complications from poor hygiene, poor living conditions, prolonged sun
exposure, and prolonged standing
Coronary artery disease
Dental problems
Diabetes mellitus
Domestic violence and rape
Frostbite
Heart failure
Heat exhaustion
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Injury from violence
Lice, scabies, bacterial infections
Major depressive disorders
Peripheral vascular disease
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Schizophrenia
Sexually transmitted infection
Skin and foot conditions
Substance abuse
Suicide
Traumatic brain injury
Unintended pregnancy

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