title: The physically disabled physician.
abstract: This article reviews the available literature on physically disabled physicians and discusses the attitudinal, environmental, and political barriers they may encounter. Information on 215 physicians and 92 medical students with a wide range of disabilities was analyzed. Currently available personal and technological resources are outlined and special issues pertaining to medical education are highlighted. Greater awareness and acceptance by medical peers are essential for professional success.
mesh_terms: D001107:Architectural Accessibility; D001290:Attitude; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004501:Education, Medical; D006801:Humans; D008511:Medicine; D010815:Physician Impairment; D011364:Professional Practice; D013038:Specialization; D013337:Students, Medical; D013672:Technology