Primary care identification of mental health issues in adults with learning disabilities requires screening measures, practitioner training, collaboration and raising awareness in this population
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Published:2023-11-08
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Page:ebnurs-2023-103812
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ISSN:1367-6539
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Container-title:Evidence Based Nursing
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Evid Based Nurs
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Fundamentals and skills
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