Misdiagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in clinical practice in Europe and the USA: a patient chart review and physician survey.
Namita A GoyalKerina BonarNatasa SavicRaphaËlle Beau LejdstromJack WrightJennifer MellorChristopher J McDermottPublished in: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis & frontotemporal degeneration (2023)
Misdiagnosis of ALS is frequent, with a protracted diagnostic pathway. Targeted education of patients and physicians about signs and symptoms and benefits of prompt referral to multidisciplinary care are needed.
Keyphrases
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- primary care
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- quality improvement
- clinical practice
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- emergency department
- chronic kidney disease
- palliative care
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- case report
- depressive symptoms
- patient reported outcomes
- sleep quality