Written Question · S2W-04445 · Session 2
How many myalgic encephalomyelitis consultants are employed by each NHS board and whether this number is sufficient to meet the demand for …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many myalgic encephalomyelitis consultants are employed by each NHS board and whether this number is sufficient to meet the demand for services.
The answer
The management of myalgicencephalomyelitis does not fall to a recognised medical specialty. As such, itis not possible to identify a specific number of consultants employed by eachNHS board to treat this disease.
Those clinicians who areinvolved in treating myalgic encephalomyelitis belong to a variety ofdisciplines and have gained their expertise by practical experience. Indeed,the best practice for the management of this disease requires a blend ofdifferent professional inputs, co-ordinated by the general practitioner and theprimary healthcare team.
NHS boards have been askedto consider what action could be taken in their areas to support the treatmentof myalgic encephalomyelitis. Progress reports will be sought in early 2004.
Those clinicians who areinvolved in treating myalgic encephalomyelitis belong to a variety ofdisciplines and have gained their expertise by practical experience. Indeed,the best practice for the management of this disease requires a blend ofdifferent professional inputs, co-ordinated by the general practitioner and theprimary healthcare team.
NHS boards have been askedto consider what action could be taken in their areas to support the treatmentof myalgic encephalomyelitis. Progress reports will be sought in early 2004.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-04445 by reference.