Care of the person with motor neurone disease: a case study.

Abstract

People living with conditions such as motor neurone disease (MND) have complex health needs and require input from a multidisciplinary team (MDT) perspective. The nursing associate role has been embedded within the MDT in support of registered professionals since 2016. Case studies giving a personal account of caring for patients with complex health needs can illustrate the challenges faced by those providing such care. This article gives a personal account of caring for a patient with MND and some of the challenges faced. It highlights the importance of understanding complexities of health conditions for nursing associates within current health services, both during training and as a registrant.