Huntington's chorea: who cares?

The cost and place of care of 158 patients affected with Huntington's chorea in the North Western Region was analysed with respect to their age, domestic background and the nature and duration of their symptoms. Twenty-five per cent of patients are in residential care which is more costly and less desirable than supported care at home. The paper discusses the various options for the care of those with progressive long term neurological disorders.