Palliative care for patients in the USA with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: current challenges

Abstract

Abstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease that results in eventual paralysis of all voluntary muscles. Cognitive impairment may be a co-occurring condition with the ALS patient. Palliative care, which involves symptom management, is the most utilized treatment of choice. Managing the symptoms of ALS can be challenging. This paper provides experience-based facts on daily care provision in the USA and some practical guidelines