Abstract WKS 23: Rethinking Health Equity for Complex Migrant Patients: Insights from Three Specialized Migrant Health Clinics in Denmark, B305 (FCSH), September 4, 2025, 16:00 - 17:00 Background Healthcare systems in host countries often struggle to address the complex medical and psychosocial needs of migrant patients. In Denmark, specialized hospital-based migrant health clinics have emerged to provide targeted care for migrants with multifaceted health problems and limited health care access. The clinics function as an integrated care pathway and facilitate thorough medical evaluations while supporting patients in navigating the health care system. This workshop aims to provide practical knowledge and new perspectives on organizing healthcare services for migrants. The interactive format allows for engagement with real-world cases and ethical dilemmas, facilitating discussion on interdisciplinary collaboration, barriers to care, and strategies to promote health equity. Workshop Plan Divided into three segments, the workshop begins with an introduction to the structure, organization and underlying principles guiding the clinics. Participants will gain insights into the holistic approach and we will introduce the underlying intersectoral framework and present concrete interdisciplinary collaborations that shape patient-centered care in the clinics. We will discuss ethical considerations of providing targeted services to create equality in healthcare. The second segment will focus on patient populations typically seen in the clinics. Through epidemiological insights and clinical experience, we will discuss prevalent health conditions, social determinants of health, and systemic challenges faced by migrant patients in Denmark. Participants will gain understanding of barriers to healthcare access and care continuity for complex migrant patients. The final segment is an interactive case-based discussion, where real-world clinical cases will be presented for participant engagement. These cases highlights key challenges, ethical dilemmas, and best practices in providing culturally competent care. Main Messages Danish migrant health clinics offer an integrated approach to healthcare for migrants, bridging medical and social care. Lessons from these clinics can inform strategies to improve healthcare access, continuity of care, and health equity for migrant populations in other settings.
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