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. 2019 Jul-Aug:18:46-49.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Integrated care provides the best quality of life

Jonathan R Brent  1 , Senda Ajroud-Driss  1
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Integrated care provides the best quality of life

Jonathan R Brent et al. Pract Neurol (Fort Wash Pa). 2019 Jul-Aug.
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Multidisciplinary care for persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis includes perspectives and care from speech therapists, physical therapists (PT), occupational therapists (OT), social workers, neuropsychologists, pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, neurologists, and palliative care specialists at all levels and services (Svcs) for therapy (Tx).
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