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IJE Advance Access originally published online on January 11, 2007
International Journal of Epidemiology 2007 36(1):147-148; doi:10.1093/ije/dyl300
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Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the International Epidemiological Association © The Author 2007; all rights reserved.

Commentary: Comprehensive health assessments for adults with intellectual disabilities

Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz

Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

E-mail: oullette@post.queensu.ca

Keywords Intellectual disability, mental retardation, family practice, health status, physical examination, health promotion

Accepted 7 December 2006

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While regular general health screening has been an expectation of preventative services, it is recognized that, to ensure efficient use of limited resources, protocols should be adapted to reflect the particular risk of individual patients or patient groups.1,2 In a Commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal titled ‘Preventive care: so many recommendations, so little time’, Nicholas Pimlott stresses the importance of basing priorities and practice on evidence of effectiveness.3 Furthermore, means of implementing recommendations for preventative services must consider the most appropriate roles for patients, caregivers, allied health professionals and primary . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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