People with disabilities require specific healthcare needs and supports in order to thrive. These needs are dependent on many factors, including their identity and access to the Social Drivers of Health.
In a new series of infographics, the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) discusses how our systems need to care for those with disabilities more accommodatingly. One example us utilizing the interactionist model, which is a combination of the “social model” and the “medical model” views of disability.
NIHCM also covers disability rates by demographics, healthcare costs and barriers, and how to support individuals with disabilities in future work. This includes improving the inclusivity of our health systems.
Discover more and access all infographics here.
