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The HIV testing of a man with learning disabilities: informed consent confidentiality and policy
- Author:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 3(4), November 2001, pp.23-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Explores the issues of informed consent, confidentiality, disclosure, policy and the wider consequences of HIV testing are issues in relation to a man with learning disabilities who tested positive for HIV. Summarises and identifies the events and outcomes for policy and practice in HIV risk management and adult protection in services for people with learning disabilities.
The first hit: a case study of the physical abuse of people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in a residential service
- Author:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 14(3), June 1999, pp.285-308.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article describes the circumstances surrounding the physical abuse of persons with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in a residential service and the general findings of a related inquiry. Evidence is interpreted in relation to wider policy and practice intelligence on the abuse of people with learning disabilities, with lessons for the recognition, reporting and management of the abuse identified. Suggestions for reviewing the development and implementation of the adult protection policies and procedures are offered, along with priorities for action and implementation for purchasers and providers.