Examining How Physicians Adapt And Enhance Treatment For Special Needs Patients

By Joseph Cooper,

Published June 8, 2015 at 1:00 PM EDT

06/08/15 - Tune in for Monday’s Topical Currentswhen we examine how physicians adapt and enhance treatment for special needs patients. The Americans with Disabilities Act has been in effect for 25 years, yet a new survey finds some 20% of doctors remain inaccessible to those with special needs. It can be a major challenge for parents, as well as patients who need treatment and understanding. That’s Topical Currents. . . Monday at 1pm.

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