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Critical issues for service planners and providers of care for people with Down's syndrome and dementia

✍ Scribed by Karen Watchman

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 2003
Tongue: English
Weight: 66 KB
Volume: 31
Category: Article
ISSN: 1354-4187
DOI: 10.1046/j.1468-3156.2003.00228.x

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Summary

The role of service planners and providers of care is one that cannot be understated while considering the future needs of people with Down's syndrome and dementia. This discussion paper raises critical issues that need to be addressed along with suggestions as to how they may be met with.

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