title: Facilitation of informed consent for agency residents with developmental disabilities.
abstract: The challenges in the management and delivery of care to persons with developmental disabilities are well-recognized by the dental profession. However, these challenges are usually not recognized or appreciated by the general public.
authors.affiliation: Department of Children's Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Stonybrook 11794-8700, USA.
authors.forename: F S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cinotti
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kin
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Berentsen
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002674:Child, Institutionalized / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002658:Developmental Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D016743:Mental Competency; D010347:Patient Care Planning