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Learning curve
- Author:
- McMILLAN Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 9.8.95, 1995, p.16.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Increasing numbers of learning disability nurses are delivering community-based care. Outlines the latest bid to clarify their role.
Learning disabilities: the challenge for nursing
- Author:
- MATTHEWS David R.
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 3.7.96, 1996, pp.36-38.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Over the past 10 years, people with learning disabilities have moved out of institutions and into the community. Their care is now seen as a social, rather than a health, issue. But there is a danger that this may lead to their general health needs being over looked. Argues that specialist registered mental handicap nurses are ideally suited to bridging this gap, possibly in partnership with primary health care teams.
Better health care for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- LAWRIE Kevin
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 10.5.95, 1995, pp.32-34.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Highlights some of the factors that have prevented people with learning disabilities from having appropriate access to health care and health promotion services. Outlines practical ways to encourage active participation and the development of appropriate learning strategies for people with learning disabilities.