A full CIRCLE: inclusion of autistic doctors in the Royal College Of Psychiatrists' values and Equality Action Plan

Br J Psychiatry. 2022 Jul;221(1):371-373. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2022.14.

Abstract

Autistic psychiatrists bring strengths and values to the workforce and ask to be acknowledged and supported as part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' CIRCLE values and Equality Action Plan. Courage and collaboration are required to jointly learn and innovate, promoting well-being, resilience and excellence for autistic doctors.

Keywords: Education and training; autistic spectrum disorders; developmental disorders; human rights; stigma and discrimination.

MeSH terms

  • Autistic Disorder* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Physicians*
  • Psychiatry*
  • Workforce