Medical Observer Opinion

I'm a doctor with autism - we're not exactly as portrayed on TV

Dr Nina Louise Purvis (PhD)
Dr Nina Louise Purvis (PhD)
Dr Purvis (PhD) is a postgraduate researcher in space medicine and medical student at King's College London, UK, and is a a graduate-entry medical student.
2 minutes to read
15th July 2020

When I open up about my referral for an autism spectrum disorder assessment, I draw on examples from the only popular reference I have for an autistic doctor — what’s portrayed on TV.

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