Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A case-based learning module, by Stephen J Gluckman, in Medscape Education Family Medicine, 23 April 2020
Target Audience and Goal Statement:
This activity is intended for primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs), and other healthcare providers (HCPs) involved in the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
The goal of this activity is to increase clinicians’ knowledge in the diagnosis and management of patients with ME/CFS.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
Have increased knowledge regarding the
- Recognition of the ME/CFS symptom spectrum
- Effective monitoring strategies for patients with ME/CFS
- Use of evidence-based approaches that alleviate/eliminate ME/CFS targeted symptoms
The questions within the activity are designed to test your current knowledge. After each question, you will be able to see whether you answered correctly and read evidence-based information that supports the most appropriate answer choice. The questions are designed to challenge you; you will not be penalized for answering the questions incorrectly. At the end of the activity, there will be a short post-test assessment based on the material presented.
The questions after each case study aim to discover the level of knowledge about ME as presented in the IOM Report: Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Redefining an Illness. US Continuing Medical Education accreditation is available.
