The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland
Neurodiversity in surgery: Embracing cognitive difference in a demanding profession.
Michael El Boghdady, Hussayn Shinwari
Published: 202610.1016/j.surge.2026.01.001
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Neurodiversity encompasses natural variations in cognitive functioning, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and specific learning difficulties. While the concept is increasingly recognised in education and general workplaces, its re…
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