Table 2

Useful resources on institution and withdrawal of tracheostomy ventilation in MND

BodyTitleURL
UK General Medical CouncilTreatment and Care towards the End of Life: Good Practice in Decision Makingwww.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/end_of_life_care.asp
UK Motor Neurone Disease AssociationVentilation for MNDhttps://www.mndassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/08b-ventilation-for-motor-neurone-disease.pdf
Withdrawal of ventilation with MNDhttps://www.mndassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/08C-Withdrawal-of-ventilation-with-MND.pdf
RespectRecommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatmenthttps://www.respectprocess.org.uk
Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and IrelandWithdrawal of assisted ventilation at the request of a patient with motor neurone diseasehttps://apmonline.org/committee-pages/apm-professional-guidelines/
  • MND, motor neurone disease.