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HEALTH: People with learning disabilities not having health problems detected early enough

People with learning difficulties die younger than others - that is the damning conclusion of an investigation by the Disability Rights Commission. It said that patients with mental health problems are not getting proper NHS treatment for physical conditions. Doctors are accused of having lazy attitudes and as a result serious illnesses are not being detected early enough. Shows: Intvw with patient with learning difficulties

ITN Source | September 14, 2006Watch more videos from ITN Source

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