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General practice registrars' care of people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- COOK Angus, LENNOX Nicholas
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 25(1), March 2000, pp.69-77.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This Australian study examines the barriers experienced by general practice registrars in their provision of health care to people with intellectual disabilities. A questionnaire was sent to 289 general practice registrars employed in practices across Australia. Barriers identified included difficulties in assessment and communication factors, limitations in consultation time, inadequate training and education in the field of intellectual disability, problems maintaining continuity of care and uncertainties relating to resources available for people with intellectual disabilities. Possible solutions are explored, such as improved training of registrars and the development of a handbook about intellectual disabilities.