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A Discussion of the Treatment of People with an Intellectual Disability Across Healthcare and the Modernization of Lea...
ISSN: 2292 - 2598
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A Discussion of the Treatment of People with an Intellectual Disability Across Healthcare and the Modernization of Lea...
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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Abstract
Aims: A discussion of the treatment of people with an intellectual disability across healthcare and the modernisation of learning disability nursing. Background: Health inequalities are at the forefront of the collective mind of healthcare professionals and politicians, this paper explores why people with an intellectual disability have more health issues, die earlier and sometimes receive poor care, leading to unnecessary suffering and importantly, how this may change. Learning disability nursing has long been viewed as different and less valued, probably due to dual stigmatisation, or lack of understanding of specialist knowledge and skills required. This essential field of nursing is becoming a rare resource in our battle against health inequalities, yet internationally it is becoming recognised as crucial. Design:Discussion Paper. Data Sources:Literature and policy (1971 – 2012). Implications for Nursing:All nurses need to recogni...
