Question reference: S5W-00045
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 12 May 2016
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 25 May 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many nurse practitioners specialise in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, broken down by NHS board.
Answer
Information on how many nurse practitioners specialise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), broken down by NHS board, is not centrally held.
ME/CFS is a complex condition which requires the support of a variety of health professionals, including nurses. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that all people living in Scotland with conditions such as ME/CFS are able to access the best possible care and support, and benefit from healthcare services that are safe, effective and put the patient at the centre of their care.