Motor Neurone Disease

This book provides a theoretical framework based on humanism, philosophy and the principles of palliative care, from which to address assessment and treatment planning throughout the progression of the disease form time of diagnosis, during terminal care and bereavement.

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The multidisciplinary team involved in providing care for a person with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their family can be large and at present, there are no books available to help the healthcare professional gain an understanding of the person with MND, or suggest ways in which she can address their ever growing care needs. This book identifies possible team members and provides a theoretical framework based on humanism and the hospice philosophy, from which to address assessment and treatment planning. Areas for concern specific to people with MND, are discussed within the text at the time of diagnosis, through the progression of the illness, during terminal care, and bereavement support for the family.