PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Neil Arya
AU  - Vanessa J. Redditt
AU  - Rachel Talavlikar
AU  - Tim Holland
AU  - Mahli Brindamour
AU  - Vanessa Wright
AU  - Ammar Saad
AU  - Carolyn Beukeboom
AU  - Annalee Coakley
AU  - Meb Rashid
AU  - Kevin Pottie
TI  - Caring for refugees and newcomers in the post–COVID-19 era
AID  - 10.46747/cfp.6708575
DP  - 2021 Aug 01
TA  - Canadian Family Physician
PG  - 575--581
VI  - 67
IP  - 8
4099  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/67/8/575.short
4100  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/67/8/575.full
SO  - Can Fam Physician2021 Aug 01; 67
AB  - Objective To guide clinicians working in a range of primary care clinical settings on how to provide effective care and support for refugees and newcomers during and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Sources of information The described approach integrates recommendations from evidence-based clinical guidelines on refugee health and COVID-19, practical lessons learned from Canadian Refugee Health Network clinicians working in a variety of primary care settings, and contributions from persons with lived experience of forced migration.Main message The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified health and social inequities for refugees, asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, transient migrant workers, and other newcomers. Refugees and newcomers face front-line exposure risks, difficulties accessing COVID-19 testing, exacerbation of mental health concerns, and challenges accessing health care, social, and settlement supports. Existing guidelines for clinical care of refugees are useful, but creative case-by-case strategies must be employed to overcome additional barriers in the context of COVID-19 and new care environments, such as the need for virtual interpretation and digital literacy skills. Clinicians can address inequities and advocate for improved services in collaboration with community partners.Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic is amplifying structural inequities. Refugees and newcomers require and deserve effective health care and support during this challenging time. This article outlines practical approaches and advocacy priorities for providing care in the COVID-19 context.