Disability and the Dermatology Patient- Part 1: Improving Access to Dermatologic Care.

J Am Acad Dermatol

Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, United States of America; Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, United States of America. Electronic address:

Published: December 2024

Disability is common amongst dermatologic patients. Herein, we review the epidemiology of disability and terminology used to refer to patients with disabilities. We discuss different forms of disability, including cognitive, motor, visual and hearing, and review how dermatology practices can better accommodate patients with disabilities to optimize care.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2024.10.122DOI Listing

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