Caring for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Authors

Mary M. Stephens, MD, MPH, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

3-3-2022

Comments

Presentation: 51:27

Abstract

Objectives

• Recognize health disparities and barriers to care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Use appropriate communication strategies
• Incorporate the following into a plan of care with the patient: Syndrome/diagnosis specific data; available community supports, decision making capacity

Recommended Citation

Stephens, MD, MPH, Mary M., "Caring for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" (2022). Disability Care Lecture Series. Paper 2.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/disability_care/2

Language

English