| Learning disabilities and palliative care: recognizing pitfalls and exploring potential. | |
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PMID: 15750526 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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People with learning disabilities may experience poorer health, have additional health needs and often die younger than the average population. They may be diagnosed with palliative conditions but have difficulties accessing appropriate assessment, treatment and subsequent care. This position paper introduces the recognized challenges of providing high quality palliative care to people with learning disabilities and explores the potential for delivering appropriate palliative care for this vulnerable population within the UK. The article concludes with recommendations for practice development. |
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Authors:
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Sue Read |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of palliative nursing Volume: 11 ISSN: 1357-6321 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Palliat Nurs Publication Date: 2005 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-03-07 Completed Date: 2005-04-08 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9506762 Medline TA: Int J Palliat Nurs Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 15-20 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Keele University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Clinical Education Centre, University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust, City General Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, UK. s.c.read@nur.keele.ac.uk |
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Great Britain Health Services Accessibility* Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Mental Retardation* Palliative Care* / organization & administration Program Development Quality Assurance, Health Care Vulnerable Populations |
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