Participation in health care decision-making by adults with learning disabilities

Authors:
FOVARGUE Sara, KEYWOOD Kirsty, FLYNN Margaret
Journal article citation:
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(10), June 2000, pp.341-344.
Publisher:
Pavilion

Reports the findings of a qualitative study into decision-making on health care issues by people with learning disabilities. It suggests that they are largely excluded from the process, and that this contributes to the known difficulties in obtaining equity of access.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, unmet need, user participation, access to services, decision making, health care;
Content type:
research
ISSN print:
1466-8785

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