Abstract
A partnership approach between patients, families and practitioners to care underpinned by a person centred philosophy is valued by families and forms the basis for this chapter which will explore the relevance and importance of communication between healthcare professional and patients, parents and carers as partners in care. This chapter is written by carers who support and care for their sons, daughters and siblings with severe and profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). It is important to include parents, carers and families’ views in this book, for their voice and practical suggestions may contribute to an increased understanding of the personal and respectful caring mechanisms required to support an individual in receiving adequate healthcare.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Across the Lifespan |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 49-58 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319180960 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319180953 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |