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Medicalising disability? Regulation and practice around fitness assessment of disabled students and professionals in nursing, social work and teaching professions in Great Britain
Disability & Rehabilitation, 08/20/09

Sin CH – The determination of fitness should not rely solely on medical information. Blanket fitness requirements that are not contextualised against specific competencies for particular jobs are inappropriate. More collaborative and integrated working is necessary, particularly in exploring how reasonable adjustments may be provided to enable safe and effective practice. The positive spirit of the disability equality duty should be embraced.

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