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The palliative care needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and their access to palliative care services: A systematic review.

Emily AdamKatherine E SleemanSarah BrearleyKatherine J HuntIrene Tuffrey-Wijne
Published in: Palliative medicine (2020)
This review highlights the specific problems in providing equitable palliative care for adults with intellectual disabilities, but there is a lack of research into strategies to improve practice. This should be prioritised using methods that include people with intellectual disabilities and families.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • advanced cancer
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • health insurance