# Refugee Care — Medical

> Clinical guide for physicians managing refugee and immigrant health screenings. (iPhone/iPad app by Guillaume Mongeau-Martin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refugee-care/id1492920940 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guillaume Mongeau-Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492920939)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refugee-care/id1492920940/reviews.md

## What is Refugee Care?

INTRODUCTION -

The clinical information contained in this application is a consensus from the physician group working at the Calgary Refugee Health Society, and is based on years of experience treating most of the refugees and refugee claimants in Calgary. It is meant to be used as a clinical resource to guide Canadian physicians (and other healthcare practitioners) through the initial screening and management of newly arrived refugees and refugee claimants. While these recommendations apply mainly to refugee patients, they could also be useful for physicians seeing newly arrived immigrants. 

Refugee Care does not represent any government entity and is not related in any way to the Government of Canada.


CONTENT -

Refugee Care is divided into 4 main sections:

1. First Visit
Key information to guide physicians during the initial appointment with a refugee patient.

2. Screening Results
Laboratory findings on the initial screening tests and their respective management.

3. Common Issues
Other medical conditions commonly encountered in refugee patients.

4. Tools
Distribution/prevalence maps, tables/algorithms, links to other clinical resources, and a map of refugee clinics in Canada.


AUTHOR -

Clinical content and application design by:
Guillaume Mongeau-Martin, MDCM, MGH, CCFP, DTM&H

This clinical resource was reviewed and approved by the physician group at the Calgary Refugee Health Society.


FEEDBACK -

For any feedback or comment regarding this application, please email Dr. Mongeau-Martin at refugeecareapp@gmail.com


DISCLAIMER -

The recommendations contained in this application should not be considered as official clinical guidelines. They simply represent our current practice at the Calgary Refugee Health Society.

Refugee Care is intended only for use by licensed medical practitioners and medical students. Every medical practitioner is responsible for their actions. It is the responsibility of the prescriber to verify the indications, contraindications and dosage of the medications they prescribe. The clinical judgement of physicians should always prevail over these recommendations, and specialist consultation is advised where appropriate.

The author of Refugee Care makes no claims regarding the accuracy of the information contained herein. The author of this application and its content shall not be liable for any injury and/or damage to people or property arising from the use of this application.

The clinical resources, articles and websites on which the clinical content in this application is based are all properly referenced in the References section. The images posted in this application are all accompanied by the original source URL. If you believe a section of this application violates your copyright(s), please contact us and we will remove the offending content right away.

This is a non-profit application that is free to download and use. The sole goal of Refugee Care is to improve the health of refugees and refugee claimants across Canada by educating physicians about refugee care. In order to cover the app maintenance costs, we accept donations through our Buy Me a Coffee page.

## Key features

- First visit guidance
- Screening results interpretation
- Common medical issues
- Clinical tools and maps
- Links to other resources

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refugee-care/id1492920940/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super helpful, easy to use in clinic or hospital

*2022-09-18*

Excellent app, updated regularly, great to help trainees and colleagues alike

### 5/5 — Useful and easy to use

*2020-07-31*

The section on screening tests is great

### 5/5 — excellent app

*2020-01-19*

Excellent app my new reference for canadian refugees

### 5/5 — A must for family doctors

*2019-12-31*

Information is concise and easy to find. The maps are especially useful.

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2019-12-31*

So clear and so accurate. Thank you for making medical care of refugees so straightforward.

## Frequently asked questions about Refugee Care

### What is Refugee Care used for?

Refugee Care is a clinical resource designed to guide Canadian physicians and healthcare practitioners through the initial screening and management of newly arrived refugees and refugee claimants. It offers information on first visits, screening results, common issues, and useful clinical tools.

### Who developed Refugee Care?

The clinical content and application design for Refugee Care were created by Guillaume Mongeau-Martin, MDCM, MGH, CCFP, DTM&H. The content was reviewed and approved by the physician group at the Calgary Refugee Health Society.

### Is Refugee Care an official government guideline?

No, Refugee Care does not represent any government entity and is not related to the Government of Canada. The recommendations are based on the current practice at the Calgary Refugee Health Society and should not be considered official clinical guidelines.

### What kind of information is included in Refugee Care?

Refugee Care is divided into four main sections: First Visit guidance, Screening Results interpretation, Common Issues encountered in refugee patients, and Tools such as distribution maps, algorithms, and clinic locations.

### Can medical students use Refugee Care?

Yes, Refugee Care is intended for use by licensed medical practitioners and medical students. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the specific health needs of refugee populations.

### Does Refugee Care have ads?

Yes, Refugee Care contains advertisements. As a free application, advertisements are displayed to support its continued development and availability.

### What devices is Refugee Care compatible with?

Refugee Care is available for iOS devices, specifically compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 17+ for the latest version.

### How often is Refugee Care updated?

The app was last updated on August 20, 2024, with version 1.6. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing maintenance and potential for future improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2024-08-20

- Minor updates.

### 1.5 — 2023-08-10

- New privacy policy.

### 1.4 — 2023-06-02

- New app design.
- Modified app icon.

### 1.3 — 2022-09-03

- New app icon.
- Clinical content updates.
- Fixed broken links.

### 1.2 — 2020-07-02

- New sections on Chagas Disease and Growth Problems.
- New Chagas Disease map.
- Other minor clinical content updates.

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