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Services Available Through the MS Clinic Team

The Neurologist and/or the Advanced Practice Nurse:

will see you at each clinic appointment.

• A neurological examination will be completed
• A history will be taken
• Any questions or concerns that you have about your condition will be addressed at this appointment
• It will help for you to write down your questions to bring to your appointment

The Clinic Coordinator/Social Worker:

is available to discuss:

• the current programs available to you through the clinic
• suggestions that you may have about how clinic services could be developed or changed to better meet your needs
• the emotional impact of this diagnosis for both patients and families
• living with chronic disease
• financial, career and employment issues

The Physiotherapist:

is available to assess your:

• movement
• strength
• stiffness
• pain
• fatigue
• balance
• walking

The physiotherapist may:

• prescribe exercises
• use hands on techniques
• use modalities such as heat or ultrasound
• recommend bracing or walking aids

The Occupational Therapist:

is available to discuss issues you may have with managing in everyday life. The occupational therapist gives information about:

• managing fatigue
• performing daily life tasks
• prescription of assistive devices
• home accessibility
• vocational issues

The Clinical Nutritionist:

can discuss any nutritional issues you have. Teaching is available on healthy diet and also specific clinical diets for any medical condition you have.

The Clinical Research Coordinator:

organizes and manages clinical trials and research projects in the MS Clinic. The neurologist or advanced practice nurse may suggest that you participate in a specific drug trial. The research coordinator will give you the information about the drug and discuss your commitment as a participant in the trial (for example: monthly travel to the clinic). Once you begin a trial, the research coordinator will maintain regular contact with you until the trial is completed.

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