Palliative Care in MSA
The presentation below is part of our webinar series on MSA. If you are newly diagnosed we recommend you consider watching our ‘Introduction to MSA’ webinar first.
This webinar is aimed at anyone affected by MSA looking for more information on Palliative Care.
Why is Palliative Care mentioned with MSA?
Palliative care is relevant to people with MSA as it is a life-limiting illness. Palliative care can support the person with MSA as well as their family with the physical, emotional and psychological symptoms of this life changing diagnosis. While the mention of palliative care can be alarming, we hope you take from this webinar that it is about ensuring a good quality of life and supporting everyone involved.
You may wish to watch sections of this webinar in stages at your own pace. To help you navigate the video we have listed each section and how far they are into the video below. Feel free to skip to the right section for you today.
- The first section covers what palliative care is and starts at the beginning
- The second section covers advanced planning and starts at 08:41 minutes
- The final section covers end of life care and starts at – 18:00 minutes
This webinar is presented by Dr. David Oliver, a MSA Trust Trustee Board member and a retired palliative care specialist. The webinar is not a substitute for medical advice. Palliative care services vary greatly according to location, so if you would like specific information on what is available to you contact your local MSA Trust Health Care Specialist or find your local hospice here.
If after watching the webinar you have further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at support@msatrust.org.uk or call 0333 323 4591. We have taken every care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, the information should not be used as a substitute for the advice from appropriately qualified professionals. Speak to your doctor, qualified health care professional or legal professional before taking any action. Please note that personal views and opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by the Trust. The resource is produced independently, is not influenced by sponsors and is free from endorsement.
References for this information sheet are available by contacting support@msatrust.org.uk. Your feedback helps us ensure we are delivering information to the highest standard. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us at support@msatrust.org.uk.
You may also want to look at our Factsheets section on the website for further information on specific symptoms and topics about living with MSA.
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Created: March 23 Next Review: March 26
