Learning disability and autism: best practice tips: Advice for non-specialist nurses on adapting practice for people with a learning disability and autistic people.

About 2.5% of the population in England has a learning disability, while latest estimates suggest that as many as 1.2 million people are autistic. People with learning disabilities and/or autism face health inequalities throughout their lives and often have complex needs. Nurses in all settings will...

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Publicado en:Mental Health Practice Vol. 26; no. 6; pp. 10 - 12
Autor principal: Anderson, Allie
Formato: pictorial Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) 11/2/2023
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Sumario:About 2.5% of the population in England has a learning disability, while latest estimates suggest that as many as 1.2 million people are autistic. People with learning disabilities and/or autism face health inequalities throughout their lives and often have complex needs. Nurses in all settings will provide care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, who will have a range of needs.