Health Care Provision and People with Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Health Professionals

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1. Understanding Learning Disability.

2. Models of Practice.

3. Health Inequalities.

4. Consent and Capacity.

5. Communication needs of people with learning disabilities.

6. Roles and Responsibilities of Carers.

7. Meeting the Health Needs of People with Learning Disabilities in Primary Care Settings.

8.Caring for People with Learning Disabilities in acute hospital settings.

Useful resources and Web addresses.

Links to health screening assessments and health record booklets.

References.

Index.