Legal needs of patients attending an urban family practice in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: an observational study of a legal health clinic.
Gina AgarwalMelissa PirrieDan EdwardsBethany DellemanSharon CroweHugh TyeJayne MallinPublished in: BMC family practice (2020)
The Legal Health Clinic was found to fulfill unmet legal needs which were abundant in this urban family practice. This has important implications for the future health of patients and clinical practice. Utilizing a Legal Health Clinic could translate into improved health outcomes for patients by helping overcome barriers in accessing legal services and addressing social causes of adverse health outcomes.