Caring for Individuals with Disabilities

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Over 61 million individuals in the US have a disability; however, this group of patients is often neglected in medical education. This interactive seminar course has been designed to better prepare students to care for patients with disabilities. In this course, we will draw on documentaries, patient narratives, and guest speakers to expose students to the individual and institutional challenges involved in providing care for individuals with disabilities. Topics include disability rights and its relationship to health disparities, care for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, rehabilitation and long-term care for those with acquired disabilities, ethics, and law.