Umbrella review of hospital passports: Their use and improvements
Jennifer Jackson,
Jessica Sinyor,
Hayley Trower
Abstract:BackgroundThe hospital or health passport is widely acknowledged as a central element in making reasonable adjustments for patients with intellectual disabilities. Historically, the health passport has been used exclusively for patients with intellectual disabilities; however, it has wider applications for any patient requiring additional support. Commonly, it documents past medical history, communication needs and a person's means of expressing pain. There are, however, significant barriers to their use, mean… Show more
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