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The physically disabled physician.

S F Wainapel

    JAMA
    |June 5, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physically disabled physicians face attitudinal, environmental, and political barriers. Greater awareness and acceptance by peers are crucial for their professional success in medicine.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Disability Studies
    • Professional Development

    Background:

    • Physically disabled physicians and medical students represent an underrepresented group in healthcare.
    • Existing literature often overlooks the unique challenges faced by disabled professionals in medicine.
    • Understanding these barriers is critical for promoting inclusivity in the medical field.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review existing literature on physically disabled physicians.
    • To identify and discuss attitudinal, environmental, and political barriers encountered by disabled physicians.
    • To outline available resources and highlight issues in medical education for disabled individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of available studies.
    • Analysis of information pertaining to 215 physicians and 92 medical students with diverse disabilities.
    • Synthesis of data on personal and technological resources.

    Main Results:

    • Physically disabled physicians encounter significant attitudinal, environmental, and political obstacles.
    • A range of personal and technological resources are available to support disabled physicians.
    • Specific challenges exist within medical education for individuals with physical disabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased awareness and acceptance from medical peers are vital for the professional success of disabled physicians.
    • Addressing identified barriers can foster a more inclusive and supportive medical environment.
    • Further research and policy development are needed to enhance opportunities for disabled physicians.

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