1. Patients with learning disabilities.
- Author
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Martin, Graham and Rasmussen, Jill
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LEARNING disabilities , *MEDICAL care , *MEDICAL records , *MEDICAL practice , *MEDICAL consultation , *PERIODIC health examinations , *HEALTH care reform , *PATIENTS - Abstract
The article discusses the provision of health services for patients with learning disabilities (LDs). Research revealed that patients with LDs and other mental health problems experience difficulties during consultations. A register of patients with LDs can be helpful for both patients with LDs and medicine practice. A register can be used to give LD patients improved access. Offering structured annual health checks can also be helpful in improving medical care for patients with LDs.
- Published
- 2007