How to support the accurate diagnosis of constipation in people with learning disabilities.
Rationale and key points: Why you should read this article: • To increase your awareness of the challenges of diagnosing constipation in people with learning disabilities • To understand the potential consequences, for people with learning disabilities, of untreated constipation • To revisit the ass...
| Publicado en: | Learning Disability Practice Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 28 - 33 |
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Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The)
Aug2024
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