1. A clinical diagnosis of probable ALS according to the revised El Escorial criteria
2. Progression of the illness leading the consulting physician to offer treatment with LTMV
3. Can communicate in Norwegian
1. Partner of a patient with ALS with progression of the illness leading the consulting physician to offer treatment with LTMV
2. Can communicate in Norwegian
1. Children from 8 years and older having a parent who suffers from ALS with progression of the illness leading the consulting physician to offer treatment with LTMV
2. Can communicate in Norwegian
You may not be if
1\. Potential participants with cognitive impairment or dementia.
