Learning disabilities, Learning disabilities Nursing, Learning disabled Care 

Essentials 

Learning Disabilities is an accessible introductory textbook that will help to improve the quality of care provided to people with learning disabilities. It is aimed primarily at non-specialist nursing and healthcare students. 

xii, 212 pages ; 25 cm. 

Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; About the author Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 Who is this book for?1.2 A brief overview of the book Chapter 2 What is learning disability?2.1 Introduction2.2 Definition2.3 Basic history2.4 What it means to have a learning disability2.5 Conclusion Chapter 3 Nursing support for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities3.1 Introduction3.2 What is PMLD?3.3 Twelve activities of daily living3.4 Conclusion Chapter 4 Learning disability legislation and reports4.1 Introduction4.2 Differences between Bills, Acts, White Papers, Green Papers and reports4.3 Key documents relating to learning disabilities4.4 Suggestions for further research4.5 Conclusion Chapter 5 Medical care and support for those with a learning disability5.1 Introduction5.2 Healthcare needs of those with a learning disability5.3 Roles of the nurse5.4 Professional development opportunities5.5 Conclusion Chapter 6 Learning disability and consent to treatment6.1 Introduction6.2 What is consent?6.3 Forms of consent6.4 Mental Capacity Act 20056.5 Assessing mental capacity6.6 The role of the nurse6.7 7 Learning disability and mental health7.1 Introduction7.2 What is mental health?7.3 Forms of mental ill-health7.4 Prevalence7.5 The role of the nurse7.6 Conclusion Chapter 8 Learning disability and forensic care8.1 Introduction8.2 What are forensic services?8.3 Prevalence8.4 A journey through forensic services8.5 The role of the nurse8.6 Conclusion Chapter 9 Sexuality and people with a learning disability9.1 Introduction9.2 What is sexuality?9.3 Issues regarding sexuality and those with a learning disability9.4 The law9.5 Issues around consent9.6 The role of the nurse9.7 Conclusion Chapter 10 Ageing and those with a learning disability10.1 Introduction10.2 What is old age?10.3 Normal ageing10.4 Common medical conditions10.5 Dementia10.6 The role of the nurse10.7 Conclusion Chapter 11 Dying, death and bereavement and people with a learning disability11.1 Introduction11.2 Dying11.3 Death11.4 Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR)11.5 Bereavement11.6 The role of the nurse11.7 Conclusion Chapter 12 Care and support for those who are informal caregivers12.1 Introduction12.2 What is 'informal caregiving'?12.3 Experiences of those who are caregivers12.4 Caregiver legislation and strategy12.5 The roles of the nurse12.6 Conclusion Chapter 13 Disability and carer discrimination13.1 Introduction13.2 What is discrimination?13.3 Anti-discrimination legislation13.4 Experiences of those who have a learning disability13.5 The roles of the nurse13.6 Conclusion Chapter 14 Learning disability and spirituality14.1 Introduction14.2 What is spirituality?14.3 Barriers to experiencing and practicing spirituality14.4 Spiritual resources14.5 The role of the nurse14.6 Conclusion Chapter 15 The future and learning disability15.1 Introduction15.2 Past15.3 Present15.4 Future15.5 Conclusion Glossary; Resources; Index