East Ridings Health Regions Care Pathways for People Diagnoed with Motor Neurone Disease

1. East Ridings Health Regions Care Pathways for People Diagnoed with Motor Neurone Disease MND Suspected Referral to Neurologist Neurophysiologist to confirm diagnosis Neurologist discloses diagnosis and explains role of NSSN GP discloses diagnosis and explains role of specialist nurse or Referral made to NSSN via referral form - attached NSSN contacts patient and offers service Patient accepts service Patient declines service NSSN explains MND and support available as appropriate NSSN provides contact details for future use GP is informed NSSN refers on to members of the MND support team as appropriate Consultants Neurologist Referral to gastro for PEG/dietetics Neuropsychiatry Rehab medicine Environmental control systems Respiratory function MNDA Regional care advisor, equipment, volunteer visitors Therapy services Physio, OT, Speech and Language therapy Social Services Care Management, Benefits, Respite GP District Nursing, dietician Hospice Wheelchair services/Sail GNDH/29.12.05