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Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome: diagnosis and management - NICE Guideline

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve awareness and understanding about ME/CFS and when to suspect it, so that people are diagnosed earlier. It includes recommendations on diagnosis, assessment and care planning, safeguarding, access to care and managing ME/CFS and its symptoms.

Recommendations

This guideline includes recommendations on:

Who is it for?

  • Health and social care professionals, including those working or providing input into educational and occupational health services
  • Commissioners
  • People with suspected or diagnosed ME/CFS, their families and carers and the public