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. 2024 Oct;54(10):1757-1759.
doi: 10.1111/imj.16509. Epub 2024 Aug 29.

Learning to be a colour-blind doctor

Matthew D Jose  1   2   3
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Learning to be a colour-blind doctor

Matthew D Jose. Intern Med J. 2024 Oct.

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.

Keywords: colour‐blind; colour‐vision deficiency; medical students.

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