Access to Health Services Clause Samples

Access to Health Services. Any adult with a learning disability who becomes an in-patient in an acute service has the assurance that their rights are protected by the Adults with Incapacity Act 2002, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Human Rights Act 1998. A protocol is to be developed to ensure equity of partnership in order that patients’ wishes are central to any interventions and that these interventions are timeous and appropriate. In recognition of the specialist requirements of adults with learning disabilities, steps are already underway to promote awareness through avenues such as the specialist speech and language service & advocacy. In order for this to be effective, active liaison in partnership with all agencies is paramount. To better support people with learning disability at general practice level it is important that their potential need for assistance with communication, advocacy or support to understand treatments is addressed. Patient databases at GP level will be recoded to ensure that the needs of the service user are identified and where necessary additional length appointments or other arrangements made to support the service user appropriately. Additional information will be added to notes such as any key worker or specialist regularly involved with the individual.