Disability
In the United States, 61 million people live with some type of disability and almost everyone will experience disability at some time in their lives. As physicians, you will all care for people with disabilities in your practice, so it’s imperative to develop the comfort, humility, and communication skills necessary to care for this diverse patient population.
In this chapter and in the workshop, you will:
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Compare and contrast the medical and social models of disability
- Consider environmental, social and cultural factors that affect people with disabilities
- Discuss common assumptions and biases related to disability
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Identify effective strategies to overcome common barriers to communication
- Learn to elicit a functional history