Palliative care for disadvantaged groups: people with intellectual disabilities

摘要: AbstractPeople with intellectual disabilities are among the most socially excluded and vulnerable groups in Ireland today. They at increased risk of early death they receive poorer health care than general population. The World Health Organization has pointed out that inequalities service provision to this group extend delivery palliative care. population people is an ageing one, its changing demographics challenge services were originally developed for children young adults focused on enabling their clients lead full productive lives. Conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular respiratory disease now leading causes death, important implications planning. Although relatively small, needs demand high priorities healthcare services. This because many need support throughout lives have longer more int...