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It is estimated that between 10 and 15 % of the world’s population suffers from some form of disability (World Health Organization, Geneva, 2011). People with disabilities face challenges in both developing and developed nations, both in healthcare systems and in day to day life. Quality care for these patients includes treating the medical cause or complication of the disability as well as addressing psychosocial needs and challenges. A multidisciplinary team approach is required to provide patient satisfaction and adequate care in order to integrate the disabled person into mainstream society.

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  1. Emergency Centre, George Regional Hospital, George, South Africa

    Anne Beth Smith M.B.Ch.B., F.C.E.M.(S.A.)

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Correspondence to Anne Beth Smith M.B.Ch.B., F.C.E.M.(S.A.) .

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  1. Professor of Emergency Medicine University of Virginia School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine, Vice President and Chief Officer for Diversity and Equity, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

    Marcus L. Martin

  2. Assistant Dean Clinical Education & Student Affairs Emory University School of Medicine, Professor of Emergency Medicine Vice Chair – Administrative Affairs, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

    Sheryl L. Heron

  3. Director of Diversity Department of Medicine Section of Emergency Medicine Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, Professor of Emergency Medicine Director of Research, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    Lisa Moreno-Walton

  4. University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

    Anna Walker Jones

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Smith, A.B. (2016). Disability and Access. In: Martin, M., Heron, S., Moreno-Walton, L., Jones, A. (eds) Diversity and Inclusion in Quality Patient Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22840-2_12

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