Liz Tung
@eliztung.bsky.social
Physician, researcher, social epi, health equity
Reposted by Liz Tung
"Patients recovering from violent injuries had nearly universal legal needs, particularly for income support with public benefits. Legal assistance may be a pragmatic solution, infrequently leveraged in addressing violence... can increase access to income support and other public benefits programs."
Income Support Needs and Legal Assistance for Patients With Violent Injuries
This cohort study assesses the legal needs and access to public benefits of patients enrolled in a medical-legal partnership that assists individuals recovering from violent injuries.
jamanetwork.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"Patients recovering from violent injuries had nearly universal legal needs, particularly for income support with public benefits. Legal assistance may be a pragmatic solution, infrequently leveraged in addressing violence... can increase access to income support and other public benefits programs."
Nearly all patients recovering from violent injuries had legal needs, especially for income support; bedside legal assistance provided substantial financial benefits, highlighting its value in addressing these needs.
ja.ma/3KROZB6
ja.ma/3KROZB6
October 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Reposted by Liz Tung
Nearly all patients recovering from violent injuries had legal needs, especially for income support; bedside legal assistance provided substantial financial benefits, highlighting its value in addressing these needs.
ja.ma/3KROZB6
ja.ma/3KROZB6
October 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Nearly all patients recovering from violent injuries had legal needs, especially for income support; bedside legal assistance provided substantial financial benefits, highlighting its value in addressing these needs.
ja.ma/3KROZB6
ja.ma/3KROZB6