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ABSTRACT Background Functional medical disorders (FMDs) refer to persistent physical symptoms that cause impairment or disability, but which cannot be explained by routine medical testing. Negative perceptions towards FMDs exist amongst a variety of healthcare professionals, including medical...

[The headline says Long Covid, so I put it in this forum, but this article also applies to ME/CFS, and probably many more chronic illnesses that aren't well known by the staff in hospital emergency rooms.] Emergency departments aren’t trained for Long COVID — and patients are paying the price

Pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ME/CFS: A Diagnostic and Communication Case Study for Health Care Providers in Training Dana J. Brimmer; Jin-Mann S. Lin; Howard A. Selinger; Anindita Issa; Elizabeth A. Fall; Elizabeth R. Unger INTRODUCTION Myalgic...

An investigation into General Practitioners’ experience with Long Covid Farrell, Aisling; O’Flynn, James; Jennings, Aisling BACKGROUND Long Covid (LC) is the continuation or development of new symptoms after initial COVID-19 infection. Little is known about General Practitioners’ (GP)...

Medical students highlight the importance of medical education, kindness, compassion and belief when learning about patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Nina Louise Muirhead ‘Imagine my surprise to discover ME/CFS is definitely not rare, but inexplicably and...

The Untapped Power of “We Don't Know”: Epistemological Humility in the Era of COVID-19 Jolaade Kalinowski; Elizabeth A. Hintz; Chigozirim Izeogu The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic introduced many challenges and nuances that have transformed medical practice and research. The uncertainty caused...

I posted a link to this MEAction article in the News from Organizations section but I thought I should crosspost it here. This year's Millions Missing campaign is called "Teach ME, Treat ME." The focus is medical education. #MillionsMissing Week is Here: #TeachMETreatME in Action...

It can be accessed for free with free registration. https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/995777 From Medscape Education Family Medicine CME / ABIM MOC / CE Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Diagnosis and Management in the Age of COVID-19: Expert Insights...

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022399923003197 eLearning improves allied health professionals' knowledge and confidence to manage medically unexplained chronic fatigue states: A randomized controlled trial Journal of Psychosomatic Research Available online 16 August...

Have set this up in its own thread because although it initially seemed to be on US it is UK based. https://mecfs-med-ed.org/about-us/

[note: I just got this via a Medscape alert, I have not read it yet, just grabbed a few sections for the quote below] Do Fatigue and Exercise Intolerance Post-COVID-19 Indicate a Chronic Disease? Authors: News Author: Miriam E. Tucker; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MDFaculty and Disclosures CME...

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Abstract Background Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are highly prevalent and remain challenging in healthcare and medical education, along with the increase in the importance of intercultural issues regarding MUS. However, less is known about the challenges of professionally addressing...

Abstract Whilst parallels have been drawn between Long Covid and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), there is a well-documented history of negative stereotyping and marginalisation of patients with ME/CFS. A socio-politically oriented comparison of scientific, clinical...

This post has been copied and following posts moved from this thread: News from Doctors with ME _________________________ https://doctorswith.me/nice-gp-update/?fbclid=IwAR1ZMm-vonxTrWuBBhnXfi_TnrqJO4i9FsC8X9ZgOtRAkgf6U0xB6MFV-gU Isn't this stretching the truth somewhat? ... No matter what...

This might be a good link to share, as it has an accurate summary of the new NICE guidelines, and is listed under Neurology. Apparently for use by UK healthcare professionals. Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome: diagnosis and management By NICE23 December...

Released: 12/21/2021 A Fresh Look at Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management of a Multisystem Illness This activity is intended for primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers (HCPs) involved in the diagnosis and...

https://oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093/oso/9780198801740.001.0001/isbn-9780198801740 contains this Post-Infection Syndrome Sherine Thomas DOI:10.1093/oso/9780198801740.003.0051...

This brilliant essay from Electric Lit is a gem. It's affirming, easy to read, longish and mentions ME & Jen Brea. WARNING - I fell in love with the author. You just might too. https://electricliterature.com/why-doctors-like-me-need-to-read-chronic-illness-memoirs/ Why Doctors...

The July 2021 edition of Medical Board of California News issue includes a 2-page article called, "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long COVID: What Every Physician Needs to Know" by MEAction. https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Download/Newsletters/Newsletter2021-July.pdf The full...