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The development and implications of guidelines for care of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Affiliations- FRCP, FRCGP, Tizard Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UK
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Abstract
The care of a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is complex and involved a wide multidisciplinary team. Recent guidelines in the UK have been produced by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence and this paper looks at the recommendations and implications for practice.
Abstract
The care of a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is complex and involved a wide multidisciplinary team. Recent guidelines in the UK have been produced by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence and this paper looks at the recommendations and implications for practice.
Keywords
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, care guideline, multidisciplinary care, symptom management, respiratory management
About this articleTitle
The development and implications of guidelines for care of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Journal
Palliative Medicine in Practice
Issue
Article type
Review paper
Pages
144-148
Published online
2017-05-19
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Bibliographic record
Medycyna Paliatywna w Praktyce 2016;10(4):144-148.
Keywords
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
care guideline
multidisciplinary care
symptom management
respiratory management
Authors
David Oliver
