1.
Am Fam Physician
; 29(4): 228-33, 1984 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6232838
ABSTRACT
Community-based group homes for the deinstitutionalized mentally retarded are becoming more common. Individuals in this setting have unique acute and chronic medical conditions. Long-term use of medications, exposure to hepatitis B, problems with sexuality and special contraception needs are commonly encountered. The physician who provides care for patients in this setting can serve as a central referral source and coordinator of medical services, as well as an educator to staff and family.
Subject(s)
Deinstitutionalization , Intellectual Disability/therapy , Residential Facilities , Anticonvulsants/therapeutic use , Contraceptives, Oral/administration & dosage , Hepatitis B Vaccines , Humans , Physician's Role , Psychotropic Drugs/therapeutic use , Thyroid Hormones/therapeutic use , Viral Vaccines/administration & dosage
2.
J Fam Pract
; 9(2): 335-6, 1979 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-458400