What to Expect When You Come to the ALS Clinic

You will be meeting with potentially 10 disciplines over the course of your morning or afternoon clinic visit which includes the clinic physician, nurse practitioner, nutritionist, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, research coordinator, speech pathologist, and wheelchair seating service. An ALSA-MI Chapter representative will also be available.
Please plan to spend the morning or afternoon in clinic. Because we aim to answer as many of your questions as possible, you may spend up to 4-5 hours in clinic.
Please feel free to have family or friends come with you to clinic if you They are welcome to participate.
It is recommended that you bring a lunch or snack as well as a beverage as it can be a long afternoon or morning. There are also vending machines nearby as well as the hospital cafeteria which a family member or friend can access for
When you come to clinic there will be paperwork to complete and this will occur for each clinic visit. Please bring a list of your
You will be weighed at every clinic visit by UMHS
After you have been situated in a clinic room that is where you will remain for the duration of your clinic visit. We will come to

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