Bill proposes better care and rights for people with ALS

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1. The bill would recognize people with ALS as dependent from the moment of diagnosis, without further waiting, and would require specific training for the professionals and caregivers who look after them.
2. It would recognize people with ALS as persons with a disability at a 33 percent level from diagnosis, and also as vulnerable consumers.
3. It would require the Government to update within six months the public health system's list of services for ALS, create a state registry of ALS patients and a state plan for health and social care, and present a plan for reference centers.
4. It would create within six months a national ALS research center and provide accredited training so health professionals can specialize in comprehensive ALS care.

Who it affects

• People with ALS: They would be recognized as dependent and as persons with a disability (33 percent) from diagnosis, with access to more services and benefits.
• Families and caregivers of people with ALS: They would receive specific, accredited training to provide better care.
• Health professionals: They would get accredited training programs to specialize in comprehensive ALS care.
• Researchers: They would have a national ALS research center and a state patient registry.

Words worth knowing

ELA

Esclerosis Lateral Amiotrófica, the Spanish name for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a neurodegenerative disease that gradually reduces the ability to move, speak, swallow and breathe.

Situación de dependencia

Official recognition that a person needs help with daily tasks, which gives access to public benefits and services.

Grado de discapacidad

Official percentage measuring how much a disability affects a person's life; it grants access to certain benefits.

Consumidor vulnerable

Vulnerable consumer: a person who, because of their situation, needs special protection when buying products or services.

Cartera de servicios del Sistema Nacional de Salud

The list of tests, treatments and services Spain's public health system must provide.

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