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ALS Association
Part of ALS Association
Open source (opens in a new tab)Link checked August 2026
About this source
ALS Association’s organisation.
Where this source is used
Used in 7 places across 3 domains.
Questions
Medical Care
End-of-Life Care
- How can we make sure the person's wishes are understood and respected?
Used across the whole answer
Resources
Planning
- Advance Care Planning
Further reading
A trusted ALS organisation overview that points you to support and guidance as you plan ahead for care and decision making.
Advance Care Planning
- What is the difference between a medical and a financial power of attorney, and why might I need both?
Further reading
On naming people to make decisions and recording your wishes
Breathing
Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Can I stop using NIV if I change my mind?
Further reading
Advance care planning and decision support
Medical Care
- End-of-Life Care
Further reading
On recording care wishes and advance directives so they can be understood and followed, including in an emergency.
End-of-Life Care
- How can we make sure the person's wishes are understood and respected?
Further reading
On advance directives and recording care wishes so they can be followed
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