Going to the Doctor

This book explores the challenges faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities when visiting the doctor. Through the experiences of Jim, Anne, and Laura at their General Practice, it highlights how effective communication between doctors, nurses, and patients, including asking questions and ensuring understanding, can facilitate informed consent. It serves as a guide for preparing for doctor's visits, improving consultation experiences, and promoting overall health.

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Going to the doctor can be worrying. For people with an intellectual disability there may be the added worry of not being able to explain what’s wrong, as well as not understanding what’s happening.

This book is about Jim, Anne and Laura who visit their General Practice for different reasons. The stories look at the ways the doctor and nurse listen to each of them, asking questions, explaining what will happen next and checking their understanding so that they can give informed consent. Many of the scenarios shown in the book form part of the annual health check. They also show how to involve the supporter appropriately.

The book can be used to help someone get ready to visit the doctor, as a reasonable adjustment during the consultation, and for wider health promotion work.

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Available in the following formats: .epub, .mobi

Price: $7.99 USD

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