Improving primary care services for people with learning disability

Article Abstract:

Two senior nurses have developed a programme of inclusive health care aimed at enabling people who have learning disabilities to lead healthier lives, as the health of people with learning disability is significantly poorer than that of the general population. The project has shown that a joined-up approach is required across agencies to tackle the exclusion of people with learning disability from mainstream health care and primary care services.

Methods, Learning disabilities, Learning disorders, Disability, Disabilities

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Jane Warner a voice from primary care

Article Abstract:

The use of computers in primary care that covers the bases from the perspective of IT is discussed. However, on positive note, IT has undoubted strengths and can be a force for good and continue to make a difference to peoples' lives and liaise between different primary care spheres.

Information Systems & Theory, Usage, Information technology, Technology application

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A primary care service for socially excluded patients

Article Abstract:

In order to provide access to the socially excluded sections of society such as the homeless and asylum applicants, a community matron-led primary care service has been designed to provide patient-centered quality care.

Government domestic functions, Product quality, Health aspects, Quality management, Socially handicapped, Disadvantaged persons, Health policy

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