About the Multiple Sclerosis e-Learning Module
Acknowledgments
Multiple sclerosis in general practice: web-based learning
module has been developed in collaboration with the MS
Society. This web-based learning module was designed and edited by
Dr Ben Riley (RCGP Curriculum Development Fellow) from original
material developed by the RCGP Learning Unit and published in
Multiple Sclerosis in General Practice, part of the Professional
Development Series.
The module is published by the RCGP and was constructed by the
RCGP’s web team.
RCGP Learning Unit
The RCGP Learning Unit was established as a partnership between
the Royal College of General Practitioners and the University of
Bath. Working together they developed a range of high quality
evidence-based learning materials for GPs and other Primary Care
professionals, including the original material for this module. The
RCGP Learning Unit closed on 31 March 2007.
The RCGP Learning Unit Team
Peter Orton, Professor of Medical Education and General
Practitioner, RCGP Learning Unit, School for Health, University of
Bath
Sally Jefferies, Development Director, RCGP Learning Unit,
School for Health, University of Bath
Software developer: Andrew Male, RCGP Learning Unit, University
of Bath Computing Services.
Authors, contributors and reviewers
Giles Elrington, Consultant Neurologist, Bart's and the London
NHS Trust
Lynda Finn, MS Society
Jan Taylor, Medical Writer
Neale Pimenta, General Practitioner
West Kent Additional editing: Lois Langley, RCGP Learning Unit,
School for Health, University of Bath
Background research: Hilary Strickland, RCGP Learning Unit,
School for Health, University of Bath
Graphic design and illustrations: Hilary Strickland, School for
Health, University of Bath
Video contributors
Martin Duddy, Consultant Neurologist, Royal Victoria Infirmary,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Carmel Wilkinson, MS Specialist Nurse, Royal Victoria Infirmary,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
MS Society, Stockport Branch, Lancashire
Additional video material from "Introducing MS", a DVD for
people newly diagnosed, and "Caring for people with MS in the
community", a DVD for professionals who care for people severely
affected by MS (both MS Society)
Thank you to the patients, and hospital and clinic staff, who
contributed to the film clips for this course.
Filmed and video digitised by Peter Durling, Media Solutions
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors
and other contributors. The editor, authors, contributors, the
RCGP, MS Society and the University of Bath disclaim responsibility
for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the
misapplication or injudicious use of the information contained in
the DVD and in the text. No warranties are given nor liability
accepted by any party in respect of the content of Multiple
Sclerosis in General Practice: web-based learning module.
The publisher, editor or authors shall not be liable to any
person or organization for any errors or omissions contained in
Multiple Sclerosis in General Practice: web-based learning module
or for any loss, damage or expense arising from reliance on the
contents.
© Royal College of General Practitioners,
2007
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the Royal
College of General Practitioners.
First published: 2007