Supporting autistic doctors in primary care: challenging the myths and misconceptions

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Doherty, M., Johnson, M., & Buckley, C. (2021). Supporting autistic doctors in primary care: challenging the myths and misconceptions. British Journal of General Practice, 71(708), 294-295. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp21x716165

Publication date: 24 Jun 2021 Added to AutiHub: 5 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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2 / 3 (66.7%)
  1. Mary Doherty *
  2. Mona Johnson *
  3. Carole Buckley

Abstract

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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Cited author occurrences identified as autistic
4 / 59 (6.8%)
Among occurrences linked to AutiHub author records: 4 / 39 (10.3%). Distinct cited authors identified as autistic: 4 / 55 (7.3%).
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Distinct linked cited authors: 35 / 55 (63.6%)
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35 / 39 (89.7%)
Among linked cited-author occurrences only. Across all cited-author occurrences: 35 / 59 (59.3%). Distinct linked cited authors not identified as autistic: 31 / 35 (88.6%).
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