Supporting autistic doctors in primary care: challenging the myths and misconceptions.
Doherty, Mary; Johnson, Mona; Buckley, Carole
From 2014 to 2017 autism was championed
by the Royal College of General Practitioners
(RCGP). A suite of resources were developed
to support GPs in their care of autistic
patients.1 Engagement on this topic allowed
the RCGP and GPs to be represented in
national policy and guideline development.
The RCGP continues to promote proper
care of autistic patients, their families,
and carers. In its position statement on
the subject in June 20162 it recognised
the essential role general practice plays in
caring for this community, their families,
and carers. It committed to promoting
evidence-based training on autism, and
to sign-posting resources that enable
equitable access by this group to primary
health care.
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