Rohit Shankar

Nov 11, 2024 | bjgp.org | Samuel Tromans |Lucy Teece |Rohit Shankar |Angela Hassiotis

adult epidemiology learning disabilities primary health care surveys and questionnaire Introduction Learning disability (LD) is defined by the World Health Organization as a neurodevelopmental condition, characterised by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (approximately ≥2 standard deviations below the mean on standardised testing) and adaptive behaviour (conceptual, social, and practical skills), with onset during the developmental period.1 There are approximately 1.5...

Nov 4, 2024 | dx.doi.org | Samuel Tromans |Indermeet Sawhney |Rohit Shankar

Response We wish to thank McKinnon and colleagues for their interest in our article, their thoughtful comments and their shared concerns about the potential unintended consequences of removing intellectual disability and/or autism (ID/A) from Section 3 of the Mental Health Act (MHA) in England and Wales. We share their view that for people with ID/A where there are significant associated risks, they could be rendered vulnerable in the absence of Section 3 safeguards.

Oct 8, 2024 | bmjopen.bmj.com | Rohit Shankar |Edward Meinert |Ananya Ananthakrishnan |Madison Milne-Ives

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Oct 7, 2024 | bjgp.org | Samuel Tromans |Lucy Teece |Rohit Shankar |Angela Hassiotis

AbstractBackground Adults with learning disability face multiple adversities, but evidence on their needs and primary care experiences is limited. Aim To compare the characteristics and primary care experiences of adults reporting learning disability with those who did not. Design and setting An analysis of the 2022 General Practice Patient Survey, a national probability sample survey conducted in 2022 with people registered with NHS primary care in England.

Aug 20, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Lance V Watkins |Máire O’Dwyer |Rohit Shankar |Seungyoun Moon

ABSTRACTIntroduction There is increased focus on the negative impact of the overprescribing of medication, specifically psychotropic medication, including anti-seizure medications (ASM), in people with Intellectual Disability (ID). This is particularly important for the older adult population, where multi-morbidity and polypharmacy are more common. ASMs are associated with psychiatric and behavioral adverse effects.