Our practical consensus guide on improving a relapse service is aimed at MS nurses and all health professionals, including GPs, involved in relapse care. The resource includes: understanding relapse; clinical management of relapse; and 8 steps to best practice in relapse management.
It contains information on these key topics:
- Step 1: Educating health professionals
- Step 2: Educating people with MS
- Step 3: Ensuring a responsive first point of contact
- Step 4: Providing timely, effective triage and assessment
- Step 5: Providing timely treatment if required
- Step 6: Following up relapses consistently
- Step 7: Reviewing disease modifying drug management
- Step 8: Auditing your service
