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Spotlight: New Treatment Guidelines
NICE Treatment Guidelines -- NEW!
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in the UK developed a new guideline to improve the diagnosis and management of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) (ME) in adults and children. The guideline provides recommendations to help diagnose and manage the condition, aimed at maintaining, and if possible, gradually extending an individual’s physical capacity. It also highlights the importance of shared decision-making between health professionals and people with CFS/ME, providing therapies suitable to the individual, and the individual’s right to refuse or withdraw from any part of their treatment plan without it affecting future care. Read more about the guidelines or download the entire document.
Responsibility of NICE and any questions about the guidelines should be directed to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
For more information about CFS treatment:
Treatment information for Patients and Caregivers
Treatment information for Healthcare Professionals
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