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Nursing approach to the holistic care of patients with intellectual disability

Northway Ruth

People with intellectual disabilities are known to face many inequalities in healthcare that lead to poor health as well as premature and preventable death. They often experience multiple comorbidities, often at a younger age than the wider population, and often these include endocrine disorders. However, many of the barriers they face to accessing timely and appropriate health care are preventable and/or their impact can be reduced. This presentation aims to highlight both th...