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J Med Ethics 2001;27:377-379 doi:10.1136/jme.27.6.377
  • Equality and disability symposium

Impairment, disability and handicap—old fashioned concepts?

  1. R B Jones, Retired Consultant Paediatrician
  1. London

      Abstract

      The drawbacks of using the concepts of models in discussing the problems of disabled people are discussed. It is suggested that the terms “impairment”, “disability”, and “handicap” can unify the different models and enhance the position of people with disabilities in society.

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      • R B Jones, PhD, FRCP, FRCOphth, FRCPCH, is a retired Consultant Paediatrician.

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