By Adria Nassim Find a Medical Team that Understands Both Visible and Invisible Disabilities As a person with multiple disabilities including cerebral palsy, a learning disability, and an autism spectrum disorder, I have had both good and bad interactions with health care providers. Many times, I find that the world of adult health care is… Read more »
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Doctoring in the Disability Community
Qualities that I look for when choosing a medical professional include showing a genuine interest in the patient, demonstrated compassion, and patience. Beyond the individual, administrative policies and procedures may be the barrier to those with disabilities and access to healthcare. For example, sometimes a medical provider will have a policy about patients arriving late… Read more »