What is multiple sclerosis nice?

Multiple sclerosis: Summary. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an acquired immune-mediated inflammatory condition of the central nervous system (CNS) resulting in areas of demyelination, gliosis, and secondary neuronal damage throughout the CNS.

What is MS from?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It’s a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild.

Where can I find NICE guidance for multiple sclerosis?

NICE guidance and other sources used to create this interactive flowchart. These quality statements are taken from the multiple sclerosis quality standard. The quality standard defines clinical best practice for multiple sclerosis and should be read in full. This quality statement is taken from the multiple sclerosis quality standard.

When did multiple sclerosis become a nice standard?

13 January 2016 Multiple sclerosis (NICE quality standard 108) added. People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in your care.

How does multiple sclerosis improve quality of life?

It aims to improve the quality of life for adults with multiple sclerosis by promoting symptom management, comprehensive reviews and effective relapse treatment. The guideline does not cover disease-modifying treatments. These are covered by the technology appraisals on the multiple sclerosis page of the NICE website.

Which is the best standard of care for multiple sclerosis?

The quality standard defines clinical best practice in multiple sclerosis and should be read in full. Adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) are given support at the time of diagnosis to understand the condition, its progression and the ways it can be managed, by the consultant neurologist making the diagnosis.