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Intellectual disability content within tertiary medical curriculum: how is it taught and by whom?

Julian N TrollorClaire EaglesonBeth TurnerJane TracyJennifer J TorrSeeta DurvasulaTeresa IaconoRachael C CvejicNicolas Lennox
Published in: BMC medical education (2018)
Renewing curricula around intellectual disability across all medical schools by introducing varied teaching methods and the inclusion of people with intellectual disability would assist students to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and confidence in intellectual disability health. Such renewal offers the potential to reduce barriers to service this population regularly face, thereby improving their health outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • intellectual disability
  • healthcare
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • mental health
  • medical students
  • public health
  • risk assessment