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Supporting people with decision-making impairments: choice, control and consumer transactions
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posted on 2023-05-21, 09:43 authored by Yvette MakerYvette Maker, McSherry, B, Brophy, L, Paterson, JM, Anna Arstein-KerslakeA key goal of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is to increase the choice and control that people with disabilities have over the goods and services they purchase. However, research indicates a range of barriers to the participation of people with disabilities as consumers. These barriers can have an impact on individuals’ health and social and economic participation, especially when they affect access to basic and essential services such as utilities and telecommunications. There are particular challenges for consumers with cognitive or psychosocial disabilities who may experience decision-making impairment. This column explores these challenges and discusses options for providing support for people with decision-making impairments to participate in consumer transactions on an equal basis with others.
History
Publication title
Journal of Law and MedicineVolume
24Issue
4Pagination
756-762ISSN
1320-159XDepartment/School
Faculty of LawPublisher
Lawbook CoPlace of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted