Care of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (23-24 November 2004)

Questions put to the jury:

1. How to diagnose ALS? 

2. How to break the news of ALS? 

3. How to assess the course of ALS and what instruments to use? 

4. What therapies and follow-up are available for patients with ALS and their families? 

5. What is the role of life support in patients with ALS?