Caring for Patients with Disabilities: Language, Bias, and Communication

Authors

Rory Seymour, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

6-28-2022

Comments

Presentation: 22:20

Abstract

Learning Objectives

• Appreciate the complexity of defining disability
• Become familiar with different models used to conceptualize disability
• Identify language used to describe disability
• Understand how bias, stigma, and negative attitudes impact quality of care for patients with disabilities
• Appreciate the relevance of disability studies perspectives in medicine
• Become familiar with communication gaps and effective communication considerations

Recommended Citation

Seymour, Rory, "Caring for Patients with Disabilities: Language, Bias, and Communication" (2022). Disability Care Lecture Series. Paper 1.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/disability_care/1

Language

English