Abstract
In common with the rest of the population, people with learning difficulties also have many medical needs. An overview of the medical needs of this client group will be provided. It is beyond the scope of this chapter to provide a comprehensive treatment resource, but an insight into the special medical needs of this client group will be provided.
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Baker, R. (1993). Medical needs in a service for people with learning difficulties. In: Brigden, P., Todd, M. (eds) Concepts in community care for people with a learning difficulty. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12863-1_11
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