Many thanks to all who commented about mental health
survivors joining the ranks of health professionals-
mostly on-list and thanks too, to Lilith
for adding to her thoughts.
I wonder if the abuses alluded to are legally
sanctioned in Canada?
On the view, which bars disabled people from becoming
health professionals (you may refer only to mental
health survivors- some may extend this to other
disabled people?) Does this simply leave the gulf
untouched and certainly not challenged from within?
In the UK there are some disabled people who are
health professionals; some who acquire impairments are
remaining with reasonable adjustments, however some of
these face many barriers. I agree with the sentiment
that if one can do the job, being categorised as
disabled (with national variations in terminology
anticipated) should not stop the individual achieving
such a personal goal.
I suspect in the UK the idea of doing a university
course out of interest with no intention of practising
would not be facilitated due to costs and shortages.
On the grounds of equality of opportunity I would not
discourage those with an interest to pursue such a
career AND accept that their unique experiences may be
very useful in such roles
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Philip Scullion
Senior Lecturer
Health and Social Sciences
Coventry University
UK
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