Samuel Tromans

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 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.

Sep 1, 2024 | bmjopen.bmj.com | Samuel Tromans |Lucy Teece |Catherine Saunders |Sally McManus

General practice / Family practice Characteristics and primary care experiences of people who self-report as autistic: a probability sample survey of adults registered with primary care services in England Statistics from Altmetric.com Request Permissions If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service.

Feb 7, 2023 | tinyurl.com | Cambridge Press |Samuel Tromans |Kamaldeep Bhui |Indermeet Sawhney

due to the lack of a defined legal structure has led to the use ofpsychotropic medication in lieu of community support, andprescribers sometimes diagnose ‘mental illness’ to avoid legislativerequirements related to chemical restraints. 6This is in addition tothose with ‘serious behavioural problems’ continuing to remain inpsychiatric institutions hospitals because this is an ICD diagnosis. 7How to go forward?