Perceptions of European ME/CFS Experts Concerning Knowledge and Understanding of ME/CFS among Primary Care Physicians in Europe: A Report from the European ME/CFS Research Network (EUROMENE)

Conclusion: The results of this survey are consistent with the existing scientific literature. ME/CFS experts report that lack of knowledge and understanding of ME/CFS among GPs is a major cause of missed and delayed diagnoses, which renders problematic attempts to determine the incidence and prevalence of the disease, and to measure its economic impact. It also contributes to the burden of disease through mismanagement in its early stages.PMID:33652747 | DOI:10.3390/medicina57030208

Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 3, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: John Cullinan Derek F H Pheby Diana Araja Uldis Berkis Elenka Brenna Jean-Dominique de Korwin Lara Gitto Dyfrig A Hughes Rachael M Hunter Dominic Trepel Xia Wang-Steverding Source Type: research