Patient safety or prejudice? Challenging disability discrimination in medical training.

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Title: Patient safety or prejudice? Challenging disability discrimination in medical training.
Authors: Schumacher, Daniel J., Hearn, Jackson, Kakara Anderson, Hannah L.
Source: Medical Education. Aug2025, Vol. 59 Issue 8, p781-783. 3p.
Subjects: Psychology of physicians, Patient safety, Prejudices, Medical education, Dyslexia, Employment of people with disabilities, Discrimination against people with disabilities, Psychology of medical students, Social stigma
Abstract: In this commentary, the authors argue that when disability is assumed to be a threat to patient safety, trainees with disabilities can be further disadvantaged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:In this commentary, the authors argue that when disability is assumed to be a threat to patient safety, trainees with disabilities can be further disadvantaged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:03080110
DOI:10.1111/medu.15687