Delivering an ALS diagnosis
WHY IT MATTERS
Learning how doctors communicate an ALS diagnosis can help patients and families understand what to expect when receiving their own diagnosis and how to have better conversations with their care team.
A doctor named Richard Lewis shares his approach to telling patients they have ALS (a disease that affects nerve cells that control muscles). The article focuses on how he explains the diagnosis, talks about things that are uncertain, and helps patients and families cope with the news.
Richard A. Lewis, MD, explains how he approaches delivering an ALS diagnosis, communicating uncertainty, and supporting patients and families. What is your specific phrasing or framework for delivering an ALS diagnosis? The post Delivering an ALS diagnosis appeared first on ALS News Today .