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[Multiple sclerosis in family practice]

G A Donker1, M Foets, P Spreeuwenberg

  • 1Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek van de Gezondheidszorg, Utrecht.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|July 13, 1996
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Family physicians frequently see multiple sclerosis (MS) patients for neurological and other common issues. This study highlights the family physician

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • General Practice
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patient care within primary healthcare settings.
  • The role of family physicians in managing chronic neurological conditions.
  • Utilizing national morbidity data for healthcare insights.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the frequency and nature of consultations between family physicians and patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To identify the primary reasons for MS patients seeking primary care beyond neurological symptoms.
  • To understand the socioeconomic factors affecting MS patients in general practice.

Summary:

  • A descriptive study analyzed data from 161 Dutch general practices, involving 118 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients over three months.

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  • MS patients averaged 4.3 encounters per quarter with their family physician, with new diagnoses occurring in 5 cases.
  • Consultations frequently involved neurological complaints, sleep disorders, and urinary issues; socioeconomic data revealed one-third reliance on social security and 26% employment.

    • Impact:

    • Emphasizes the significant role of family physicians in the ongoing management of multiple sclerosis (MS).
    • Reveals that MS patients present with a range of non-neurological complaints, including sleep and urinary issues, to their family doctors.
    • Provides insights into the socioeconomic status of MS patients within the general practice setting.