title: [How should the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis be announced?].
abstract: In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) announcement of the diagnosis is an important step in the process of comprehensive care. The patterns of psychological reactions following bad news must be considered with precaution. The neurologist must take into consideration the specific aspects of announcing familial ALS. This paper reviews the modalities of announcement of the diagnosis and course in ALS patients.
authors.affiliation: Centre Référent pour la SLA de Bordeaux, CHU Haut Lévêque, Pessac. emmanuelle.salort@chu-bordeaux.fr
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Campana-Salort
mesh_terms: D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D014342:Truth Disclosure / Q000941:ethics