Presentations of physical illness in people with developmental disability: the example of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
People with developmental disabilities are becoming an important part of the general practice population. Although they have a similar range of medical conditions to the general population, there are some important differences in prevalence, risk factors, presentation and management of particular conditions. We use gastro-oesophageal reflux to illustrate how developmental disability may affect the presentation, assessment and management of a common condition.
Tracy
J M
JM
Centre for Developmental Disability, Health Victoria, Melbourne. jane.tracy@med.monash.edu.au
Wallace
R
R
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010819:Physician's Role; D012803:Sick Role