Table 2 Proposals for the ideal approach to MS
Analysis area | Number | Proposal name |
|---|---|---|
Diagnosis | 1 | Training in MS and its symptoms both for non-specialist MS neurology and for healthcare professionals from other areas related to MS patients. |
2 | Coordination between primary care medicine and neurology, through direct contact channels. | |
3 | Decrease in waiting lists in the neurology speciality. | |
4 | Quick access to the magnetic resonance imaging test. | |
5 | Visit of diagnostic test results within a maximum 30 days. | |
6 | Early visit with neurology after diagnosis. | |
Relapsing-remitting MS | 7 | Coordination between primary care medicine and neurology, through direct contact channels. |
8 | Protocol on the follow-up of patients according to the criteria of disease severity. | |
9 | Magnetic resonance imaging performed at least once a year. | |
10 | Universal access to monographic consultations and/or multidisciplinary units of MS throughout the National Health System. | |
11 | Access to disease modifying treatment for patients with RRMS not currently treated. | |
12 | Education about healthy habits for patients through hospital nursing specialised in MS. | |
Progressive forms of MS | 13 | Coordination between primary care medicine and other specialists involved in the follow-up of the disease, through direct contact routes. |
14 | Care and treatment of collateral symptoms and education for their management. | |
15 | Access to treatment for patients with PFMS not currently being treated. | |
16 | Universal access to comprehensive rehabilitation. | |
17 | Improvement in social protection, ensuring direct contact with social work. | |
18 | Research on the pathogenesis of progression at a clinical and basic level (neuroprotection and remyelination). a |