Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of Primary Care in Early Diagnosis and Patient-centered Management

Source: Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of Primary Care in Early Diagnosis and Patient-centered Management
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease of the central nervous system. It affects approximately 1 million people in the US and is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50 years, largely in women. MS causes a variety of motor and nonmotor symptoms and can have devastating effects on productivity and quality of life. This program will review the signs and symptoms of MS to best facilitate early referral for comprehensive neurologic work-up and initiation of disease-modifying therapy (DMT). It will also discuss the primary care clinician’s role in coordinating care, counseling on DMT adherence, and managing the comorbidities of MS.
Mary Knudtson, DNSc, NP, FAAN
Claire Riley, MD
Released: January 24, 2020

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Faculty

Claire Riley, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology
Columbia Irving Medical Center
Medical Director
Columbia University Multiple Sclerosis Center
New York, New York

Dr Riley: advisory board: EMD Serono, Genentech, Genzyme; speaker: Biogen.
Mary Knudtson, DNSc, NP, FAAN
Associate Vice Chancellor
Student Health and Wellness
Executive Director
Student Health Services
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
Professor of Clinical Nursing
University of California, Irvine
Irvine Irvine, California

 

Dr Knudtson has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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NPs and PAs

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