Dr. Lauren D. Schiff, from the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine. In her latest publication, ‘Providing Effective Medical Care to Autistic People,’ Dr. Schiff highlights the growing recognition of autism and the rise in diagnoses in recent years. However, many nonautistic physicians still lack the skills needed to effectively engage with autistic patients. In this insightful piece, Dr. Schiff offers practical strategies to improve medical care for autistic individuals, bridging the gap in understanding and promoting more inclusive, compassionate healthcare.
To read the full publication, click here: Dr. Lauren Schiff’s NEJM, “Providing Effective Medical Care to Autistic People PDF