Abstract
A 2022 survey showcased that only 50% of physicians strongly agreed they would welcome patients with disabilities into their practices and only 40% were confident with their ability to provide quality care to these individuals.¹ UC-LEND is an innovative primary care training clinic aimed at improving health care and quality of life for individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities of all ages and their families. Designed for primary care settings and utilizing an interdisciplinary team, this new model of care centers on connecting patients with immediate resources rather than using a medical model focused on diagnostics.
