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Promoting self-management of multiple sclerosis in primary care

Jenna Litchfield Press officer, MS Society, London

Sue Thomas UK head of neurological commissioning support, MS Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and Motor Neurone Disease Association

This article discusses the impact of multiple sclerosis on people newly diagnosed and those living with this long-term condition. It highlights the role that primary care nurses can play in ensuring that people with the condition have the help and information they need to take charge of their own care.

Primary Health Care. 20, 2, 32-39. doi: 10.7748/phc2010.03.20.2.32.c7602

Keywords :

Multiple sclerosis - self-care - exercise - continence - fatigue

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05 March 2010 / Vol 20 issue 2

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