Equitable and accessible informed healthcare consent process for people with intellectual disability: a systematic literature review (9 December 2023)

Summary

This study published in BMJ Quality & Safety identified factors acting as barriers or enablers to the process of healthcare consent for people with intellectual disability and to understand how to make this process equitable and accessible. The study found that multiple reasons contribute to poor consent practices for people with intellectual disability in current health systems. Recommendations include addressing health professionals’ attitudes and lack of education in informed consent with clinician training, the co-production of accessible information resources and further inclusive research into informed consent for people with intellectual disability.

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