Disability-Competent Health Systems

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Article Publication Date: 
4/7/2006
Summary: 
This article draws on the best practices of consumer-driven health programs for people with disabilities, and offers a Disability-Competent Health System model. The model integrates health and social services to maximize opportunities for independent living and person-centered care. This interdisciplinary approach is a promising framework and an opportunity for the independent living movement to address health-related issues without subscribing to the medical model.
Article Author: 
Palsbo, Susan E.; Kailes, June Isaacson
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Sources: 
Center for Health Policy Research & Ethics
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Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
HMO; Disability-Competent Health Systems; Chronic Care Model (CCM); Gate-openers; Accessible provider panel; Clinical Information Systems; Call for Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities

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Susan Palsbo
spalsbo@gmu.edu
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703-993-2173

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