However, information from samples of GP records in practices across Scotland whose population is nationally representative suggest the following numbers of patients with multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) were seen by GPs in (i) 1998, (ii) 1999 and (iii) to September 2000 (the latest available statistics).Estimated number of patients seenYearMultiple SclerosisCFS/ME Jan-DecJan-SepJan-DecJan-Sep19985,9005,200N/AN/A19996,1005,5005,8004,5002000N/A5,300N/A5,900Notes:Because of changes in the codes...