Any type of medical or dental provider in Mississippi who is interested in caring for patients with IDD is eligible for services through DETECT. As an eligible provider, you and your staff have access to all of DETECT’s IDD-related education and training opportunities. You can also schedule a clinical consultation with DETECT during patient visits for IDD healthcare consulting on medical and dental issues.
An accurate diagnosis of Intellectual Disability requires three (3) components:
Developmental Disability is defined as a severe, chronic disability that is attributable to a mental and/or physical impairment.