'Don’t start asking me for Benzos': Homeless people detail interactions with medics

Homeless patients have said they feel either excluded or discouraged from attending health services. File Picture

Homeless patients have said they feel either excluded or discouraged from attending health services and medics have described difficult interactions with some homeless clients, including being lied to over prescription drugs or fearing violence if they refuse to provide certain medication.

The findings are included in a comprehensive new study led by Dr Austin O'Carroll of SafetyNet Primary Care, who is also the clinical lead on the Covid response when it comes to those experiencing homelessness.