Palliative care in multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.
The general physician can help patients and families living with advanced multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease in a number of practical ways. The key areas requiring a palliative approach are the management of physical symptoms, psychosocial support, decisions around potentially life-prolonging treatments and end-of-life care.
Barnes
Julia
J
Palliative Medicine, Hull and York Medical School, St Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough, N. York YO12 5RE.
Campbell
Colin
C
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016472:Motor Neuron Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D011788:Quality of Life; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D055815:Young Adult