Programs Curriculum of Caring Phase 3: CARE in Practice Dr. Bill Sullivan: Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Initiative
Dr. Bill Sullivan: Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Initiative

Dr. Bill Sullivan: Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Initiative

Phase 3: CARE in Practice

Dr William Sullivan is a family physician and bio-ethicist who has lead the Primary Care Initiative for People with Developmental Disabilities (DD) in Ontario. Dr Sullivan provides an overview of the Primary Care Initiative guidelines, tools and web-based resources aimed at addressing the particular health issues of adults with DD. These valuable resources are used internationally and available at www.surreyplace.on.ca.

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