Motor Neurone Disease management

The needs of individuals living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) are complex.

Care of such individuals generally occurs in the community.

A multidisciplinary assessment is essential and should include medical (neurology) and nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy and speech language therapy.

Following completion of this short course you will:

• Be aware of the presentation of MND.
• Be aware of the medical management of MND.
• Know how to manage the symptoms of MND.
• Be aware of the multidisciplinary team involved in the assessment and care of the patient with MND.
• Know how to discuss advanced care planning.

Acknowledgements

Written by Pulasthi Mithraratne, MBChB, PGDipPaed, FRNZCGP