Clinical Care Guide: Managing ME/CFS, Long COVID & Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions (IACCs)
This clinical care guide has been developed by the OMF-supported Medical Education Resource Center (MERC) at Bateman Horne Center, Utah, USA. It aims to offer “a practical path forward—one grounded in clinical expertise, research, and the lived experience of patients.
The Clinical Care Guide condenses decades of in-house clinical experience and hundreds of lectures into clear, actionable guidance. It’s designed for any healthcare provider—regardless of specialty or time constraints—to confidently diagnose, support, and care for patients with ME/CFS, Long COVID, and related conditions.
For too long, people with ME/CFS and Long COVID have faced a healthcare system that wasn’t equipped to meet their needs. Even the most dedicated clinicians often lack the training or tools to support people with these complex, multisystem diseases.
Effective care requires a coordinated, cross-disciplinary approach that includes primary care, specialists, allied health professionals (PT, OT, SLP), behavioral health providers, and caregivers.
Equally vital is the clinician–patient partnership—one grounded in mutual trust, shared decision-making, and respect for lived experience. Together, these collaborations can help reduce the burden of illness, build clinical confidence, and move the field toward more equitable, compassionate care.
This toolkit provides:
- A structured approach to assessment and management
- Guidance on key diagnostic tools and function-based assessment
- Condition-specific treatment strategies
- Disability and accommodation supports
CME opportunities and additional educational resources
The goal of this guide is to equip providers with clear, actionable tools to better support their patients’ care journeys and help improve both daily function and long-term health outcomes.”
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