
Recognising Autism in Healthcare
Doherty, Haydon and Davidson (2021)
While awareness of autism and related health issues has grown, medical education has been slow to adapt, leaving many doctors with little training on the topic. This article highlights the importance of recognising autism in clinical settings to improve health outcomes, service delivery, and patient experience, while also outlining the harms of failing to do so. A follow-up article discusses practical ways to make healthcare more suitable for autistic individuals.
Recognising Autism in Healthcare
Doherty, Haydon and Davidson (2021)
While awareness of autism and related health issues has grown, medical education has been slow to adapt, leaving many doctors with little training on the topic. This article highlights the importance of recognising autism in clinical settings to improve health outcomes, service delivery, and patient experience, while also outlining the harms of failing to do so. A follow-up article discusses practical ways to make healthcare more suitable for autistic individuals.