Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

EDM number 405 in 2010-12, proposed by George Howarth on 06/07/2010.
Categorised under the topic of Diseases.

That this House notes that around one in300 people in the UK is living with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis; further notes that many sufferers report the process of diagnosis can take many months or even yearsand that patients report backa lack of awareness among clinicians about the condition and possible treatments; further notes that many patients with CFS can, if they receive appropriate support, make considerable progress and live free of relapse; and calls on the Department of Health to ensure that clinical outcomes for patients with CFS form a part of its approach to reforming remuneration for healthcare commissioners and providers.

This motion has been signed by a total of 39 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.