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Clinical Definitions While there is still much we do not know about the causes and treatments for M.E./CFS, researchers have made great strides in defining the illness patterns of people living with M.E. Some of the first clinical definitions were written in Canada and Canadian researchers and authors continue to lead the way in writing Consensus Documents for doctors. The following information provides important information for physicians and other health care professionals on the Clinical Definitions of M.E./CFS. These overviews were prepared by Dr. Bruce Carruthers and Marjorie van deSande from their complete documents and they were prepared at the suggestion of the Canadian College of Family Physicians. We have included their introductory text below and the links to their documents in 5 languages. Please respect their copyright requests. Overviews of the Canadian Consensus Documents for ME/CFS and FMS Copyright 2005/2006 - B. M. Carruthers and M. I. van de Sande All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, utilized, or transmitted in an form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any means whatsoever without written permission from the authors. In our efforts to make physicians aware of the Consensus Documents and ensure that patients receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment in a timely fashion, the authors may consider requests to reproduce this booklet providing ALL of the following conditions are met: This booklet must be reproduced in its entirety, with no additions, deletions, or changes to the booklet and its contents in any manner whatsoever; no profit can be made by any individual, organization, company, university, or otherwise; and the authors are credited as source. In your written request, please state that you agree to all of the above conditions and indicate how you intend to use the booklet. Please send all requests for permission to reprint, translate, link to the Overviews and any other requests to .M.E./CFS Overviews M.E./CFS Overview - English |
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