The paper examines the concept of an interprofessional ethical advisory group and the contribution which it might make towards improving care provision for people with learning disabilities. It describes briefly the policy and professional practice background and outlines the aims and functions of such a group, focusing upon that established within the Southern Derbyshire Community NHS Trust.
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