Comparing the number and length of primary care consultations in people with and without intellectual disabilities and health needs: observational cohort study using electronic health records.

Freya Tyrer Richard K MorrissReza KianiSatheesh K GangadharanHarish KundajeMark J Rutherford

Published in: Family practice (2022)

People with intellectual disabilities and/or health needs tend to have more, rather than longer, GP consultations compared with the rest of the population. We recommend further investigation into the role of practice nurses to support people with intellectual disabilities and health needs.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
public health
mental health
electronic health record
health information
general practice
health promotion
risk assessment
quality improvement
adverse drug