For those going through the diagnosis process.

New diagnosis and before diagnosis
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For those going through the diagnosis process these documents may help -

MS is diagnosed based on the 2010 McDonald criteria. It can be found here:

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles…

The 2014 NICE Clinical Guidelines refers to the diagnosis process and good practice guidelines.

It can be found here: Multiple sclerosis in adults: management | Guidance | NICE…

I will add, if you have been waiting for results / appointments for considerable time, chase them. If you are dissatisfied with those responsible for your care, change them.

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Totally agree, the wait and see approach is fine if you don’t have to live with the consequences of a delayed diagnosis. You should not need to be rude but sometimes it feels like the only way to get heard.

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There is a world of difference between being rude and assertive. Its a partnership and patients need to take an active role.