Experiences of learning disability nurses within community nursing teams, working in collaboration with primary care
Amy Turton,
Joe Davis
Abstract:Background: The approach and understanding of healthcare systems and societies regarding people who have a diagnosis of learning disability (LD) varies across countries; however, it is widely reported that those with LDs report feeling disempowerment and devalued by those working in healthcare. When an individual is devalued, they are more likely to have poorer health outcomes. International human rights laws, such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, set out an international responsib… Show more
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