Primary Care of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Clinic: Coordination of Care Challenges

Comprehensive Care for Adults with Down Syndrome in Primary Care Settings

“…7,8 In addition, recognition of the barriers specific to the patient access to medical care is vital. 9 These can range from fear about medical procedures to the inability to have continuity of care due to relocation in group homes. Although it requires more effort and thoroughness, accounting for all of these variables and providing personalized care will go far in establishing trust in the patient-physician relationship and improving the well-being of the patient.…”