 Going to the doctor can be worrying. For people with a
learning disability, there is the added
fear of not being able to explain what's wrong, as well as not
understanding what's happening.
This book shows Jim and Ann going to the doctor, and explains
what happens to them there.
Feelings, information and consent are all addressed. Ideally
this book should be used to prepare someone before going to their
doctor. But it will also be invaluable to General Practitioners and
Primary Health care workers during consultations and before
treatments.
The authors are senior health professionals, with experience
in learning disablility, in mental health and in primary care. The
artist is a psychological illustrator who has specialised in colour
and mime as alternative communication media.
The pictures illustrate a variety of tests, including:
- Blood pressure being taken.
- Being given an injection.
- Having your ears syringed.
- Having a blood test.
- Being given a prescription and taking medication.
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