decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2018 Issue 9 (September)
Signs that a patient may be a victim of human trafficking
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Article Overview
This article reviews non-code clinical and behavioral indicators that may raise concern for human trafficking in a healthcare setting. It is aimed at clinicians and care teams who may encounter patients with subtle, inconsistent, or trauma-related presentations. The piece emphasizes recognition of broad red flags and points readers to an external resource for a more complete list of warning signs.
Why This Topic Matters
Human trafficking can present in ways that are easy to miss during routine care. Recognizing broad warning signs may help healthcare professionals identify vulnerable patients and respond appropriately.
What You Will Learn
- Common behavioral and interpersonal warning signs that may be associated with human trafficking
- General physical, psychosocial, and health-related clues that can appear in affected patients
- Why human trafficking can be difficult to recognize during patient encounters
- Where to find an external resource with additional warning signs
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation staff
- Care managers
- Social workers
- Health system compliance teams
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