TITLE

Dutch minister warns that illegal immigrants must receive care

AUTHOR(S)
Sheldon, Tony
PUB. DATE
May 1999
SOURCE
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition);05/08/99, Vol. 318 Issue 7193, p1234
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reports that Dutch Health Minister Els Borst has warned doctors and hospitals that it is unacceptable to refuse medical care to illegal immigrants. Account about a Dutch law which restricts illegal immigrants' social rights; Information on the case of the Polish illegal immigrant that provoked Borst's comment.
ACCESSION #
1881766

Tags: ALIENS (Persons) -- Medical care;  BORST, Els;  EMIGRATION & immigration law

 

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