Autism: making reasonable adjustments in healthcare

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2021 Dec 2;82(12):1-11. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2021.0314. Epub 2021 Dec 8.

Abstract

The accompanying article set out why it is important to identify autistic people and the negative consequences of not recognising or understanding autism, including more severe illness and premature death. This article sets out what clinicians can do to help reduce those negative consequences by making 'reasonable adjustments' in any healthcare service in which they work.

Keywords: Autism; Autistic; Integrated Care; Mental health; Physical health; Reasonable adjustments.

MeSH terms

  • Autistic Disorder* / epidemiology
  • Autistic Disorder* / therapy
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Humans