Health

Gypsy (Roma): Health Care Beliefs and Practices - - Paper by Charles Kemp, Baylor University, with references and links to related resources.

Roma (Gypsies) and Health Care in the US - - Article by Anne Sutherland describes how cultural differences and misconceptions affect the group's access to medical services. Published in the Patrin Web Journal.

A Memorable Patient: Unerring Trust - - David A Black describes cultural differences found while working with patients in a rural practice in north Yorkshire. British Medical Journal. (February 27, 1999)

Gypsy Mothers and the Hungarian Health Care System - - Mária Neményi argues that cultural differences between health care providers and traditional Roma affect the quality of the Hungarian health care system. Published in the Patrin Web Journal. (January 6, 1999)

The Health of Gypsies - - Editorial by G.A.C. Binnie describes the medical disadvantages faced by the minority group. Published in the British Medical Journal. (June 13, 1998)

Children and the Inverse Care Law - - Elspeth Webb describes why good medical care is inversely proportional to the needs of travelers. Published in the British Medical Journal. (May 23, 1998)

Travellers are the Unhealthiest People in Britain - - News brief describes how the population is more likely to suffer from general poor health, including chest infections, heart disease, accidents, and conditions linked to poor sanitation. British Medical Journal. (October 19, 1996)