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The quality of care and symptom control - the effects on the terminal phase of ALS/MND

Oliver, David J. (1996) The quality of care and symptom control - the effects on the terminal phase of ALS/MND. Journal of Neurological Sciences, 139 (Suppl.). pp. 134-136. ISSN 0022-510X. (doi:10.1016/0022-510X(96)00087-1) (KAR id:66965)

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Abstract

The quality of care in the terminal phase of ALS/ MND depends critically on the palliative care provided throughout the disease process. A retrospective review of 52 patients shows that patients with multiple symptoms and care needs can be cared for, and die, at home. To ensure that the care of patients is co-ordinated and allows patients and family to be cared for where they wish, a team approach is required . A co-ordinated team approach, involving health care, social services and voluntary groups, is described.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/0022-510X(96)00087-1
Uncontrolled keywords: Palliative care; Symptom control; ALS/MND
Subjects: R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard
Depositing User: David Oliver
Date Deposited: 09 May 2018 15:10 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:25 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/66965 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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