Multiple Sclerosis Sessions
Multiple Sclerosis in General Practice: web-based
learning module has been designed to enable you to
meet the outcomes described in the RCGP Curriculum Statement 15.7:
Neurological Problems. By the end of the module, you should be able
to:
Primary care management
• Manage primary contact with patients who have MS
• Coordinate care with other primary care health professionals,
such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and district
nurses to enable chronic disease management and
rehabilitation.
• Describe the indications for referral to a neurologist
Person-centred care
• Communicate prognosis truthfully and sensitively to patients
and share uncertainty when the patient wants this information
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion towards patients with an
incurable and disabling neurological condition
• Describe the importance of continuity of care for patients
with a chronic neurological condition
Specific problem-solving skills
• Describe the common presentations and functional findings to
aid a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
• Demonstrate a structured, logical approach to the diagnosis
and management of multiple sclerosis
A comprehensive approach
• Counsel patients appropriately regarding medication, drug
interactions and side effects
• Provide advice on other considerations including benefits,
home adaptations, and contraceptive and pregnancy advice to people
with multiple sclerosis.
Community orientation
• Describe the current medical standards of fitness to drive for
people with multiple sclerosis
• Describe the role of the MS Nurse and the multi-disciplinary
team
A Holistic approach
• Recognise that MS often affect patients during their working
lives, and consequently has a large impact on a family’s social and
economic wellbeing
• Recognise the stigma associated with neurological
disability.