How Doctors Can Help Fix the Broken US Asylum System

Explore a compelling TEDMED 2020 talk that delves into the critical role of medical professionals in addressing the flaws within the US asylum system. Learn how Child Rights Physician Joseph Shin's work with asylum seekers, who have suffered from targeted violence and human rights abuses, is making a difference. Discover the importance of meticulous medical evidence documentation in informing courts and affirming the need for protection of displaced populations, particularly victims of gang activity and police corruption. Gain insights into the implications of this research for providing care and assistance to the growing number of asylum seekers at borders and within communities. Examine the sobering realities of the court and immigration systems, while considering potential solutions for a more hopeful future that aims to end human rights abuses.

How doctors can help fix the broken US asylum system