The Power and Benefit of Disabled Professionals in Healthcare

Explore the impact and advantages of disabled professionals in healthcare through this 56-minute conference talk by Dr. Nathaniel Gleason from the University of California San Francisco. Delve into topics such as achromatopsia, technical standards in medicine, clinical environments, accommodations, and the prevalence of disability. Examine disparities in care, functional limitations, and factors that make a difference for disabled healthcare professionals. Gain insights on identity, accessibility, reasonable accommodations, and the importance of disclosure. Learn how disability can influence attitudes towards patients and contribute to a more inclusive healthcare system.

Introduction
Agenda
Questions
Achromatopsia
Cone cells
Acuity
Childhood
EKG
Im just an image
Technical Standards
Anatomy
Clinical Environment
Supply Room
ICU
Emergency Room
Medical Charts
Medical Records
Accommodations
Summary
Prevalence
Health Retirement Study
Definition of Disability
Disparities in Care
Functional Limitations
Low Income
What Makes a Difference
Identity
Accessibility
Reasonable Accommodation
Messaging
Identity change
Attitude towards patients
Disclosure