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Human Trafficking

Ronald G. Chambers, FAAFP, MD, Jr. Reviewed 06/2021
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • Human trafficking is a serious public health issue at the societal level and a crisis at the personal/community level. Victims include men, women, and children.

  • The United Nations def...

DIAGNOSIS

Recognition 
  • Health care providers are among the few professionals who come into contact with human trafficking victims. Failure to identify is a missed opportunity to connect victims with pr...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

Following recognition, treatment follows a victim-centered, trauma-informed care approach. 
  • Preparation

    • Offer up-to-date referral information and multidisciplinary care in a se...

ONGOING CARE

  • Patient and community resources

    • NHTRC: Hotline of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides local resources and helps coordinate local social services for victims.

    • Polaris P...

REFERENCES

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Greenbaum J, Bodrick N, Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect; Section on International Child Health. Global human trafficking and child victimization. Pediatrics. 2017Dec;140(6):e20173138.
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CODES

ICD10

  • Z69.81 Encounter for mental health services for victim of other abuse

  • T74.32xA Child psychological abuse, confirmed, initial encounter

  • T74.91xA Unspecified adult maltreatment, confirmed, init...

CLINICAL PEARLS

  • Human trafficking is a crime of exploitation.

  • Victim-centered, trauma-informed care is crucial.

  • Contact the NHTRC to help human trafficking victims. https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ ...

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