Facilitation of informed consent for agency residents with developmental disabilities.
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.
Ferguson
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Department of Children's Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Stonybrook 11794-8700, USA.
Cinotti
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Kin
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Berentsen
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BJ
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