A health toolkit for people with learning disabilities.
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چکیده
People with learning disabilities are likely to have greater health needs than the majority of the population but are less likely to access health services and receive treatment. This article reports on a local initiative to develop a toolkit that people with learning disabilities can use to help them address their health needs through a simple health check and a health action plan.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 102 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006