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Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 April 2012. It was answered by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what programmes his Department has in place to raise medical awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis.
Answer

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has published guidelines on the diagnosis and management of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis. There is also information available on the NHS evidence website, with a number of resources published by clinicians, charities and professional organisations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104436; 543 c859W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
ME/CFS
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk