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Learning to be a colour‐blind doctor

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Colour-vision deficiency is common among medical students, doctors and their patients. Although it can influence choice of careers, it can also put patient safety at risk if not recognised and adapted to early in a health professional's working life. Simple recommendations to support medical students, doctors and their patients are provided to support better health outcomes.

Source: Internal Medicine Journal

DOI: 10.1111/imj.16509

Author: Matthew D. Jose

Institutions: University of Tasmania, Royal Hobart Hospital, Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Language: English

Topic: Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400