title: Equity and access to health care for women with learning disabilities.
abstract: The increased expectation for women with learning disabilities to become more autonomous and independent is generally a positive and dynamic force. However, care must be taken to ensure that, within this environment, women with learning disabilities are not isolated or lack support as this increases their vulnerability. These issues exist for all women within our society, but women with learning disabilities are more vulnerable because of their lack of voice both individually and politically. Within this new culture of independence and rights for women with learning disabilities, nurses must ensure that they address their own accountability and responsibility.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing Policy and Practice, Royal College of Nursing, London.
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authors.lastname: Parrish
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authors.lastname: Markwick
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000628:therapy*; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012944:Social Support; D016387:Women's Health