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.
