About this question guide

  • This question guide is designed to help you and your family to talk with your healthcare team about non-invasive ventilation (NIV).

  • You can tick the questions that matter most to you to build your own personalised list

  • When you get to the end, you will be able to print or save your NIV question list.

  • Use the space provided at the end of your personalised question summary to write down key points from your conversation. 

  • We also recommend reading our useful one page NIV information sheet and watching our NIV video series on the MND Australia website prior to discussion with your healthcare professional.

If you would like further information on how to use the question guide, please take a look at our printed Question Guide.

General information about non-invasive ventilation (NIV)

Understanding NIV
Potential benefits and risks of NIV
The right time to start NIV

Impact of NIV on my daily life

Living with NIV
Changes over time
Stopping NIV

About my decision

Choosing NIV
Occasionally, a person may be interested in starting NIV, but their doctor may recommend waiting or feel it is not the right option. If this happens to you and you want to better understand this decision or discuss your wishes, these questions may be helpful
Choosing not to use NIV