What services are useful for patients with an intellectual disability?

  • Coughlan B
  • Duschinsky R
  • Turner M
  • et al.
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Abstract

It is well-known that people with an intellectual disability often face a host of health inequalities and co-morbidities. These include childhood obesity, mental health problems, and challenging behaviour. People with an intellectual disability also have reduced life expectancy. GPs are uniquely placed to advocate for and signpost these patients, ensuring they have access to appropriate support. However, it is often unclear what resources are, in reality, both available and beneficial. Here we aim to summarise some of the common inequalities and complexities when working with patients with an intellectual disability and provide an overview of some potentially helpful services.

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Coughlan, B., Duschinsky, R., Turner, M., Schuengel, C., Woolgar, M., Weisblatt, E., & Ryan, S. (2020). What services are useful for patients with an intellectual disability? InnovAiT: Education and Inspiration for General Practice, 13(4), 218–225. https://doi.org/10.1177/1755738019900376

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