Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis

Summary

This guideline is about the care of people with chronic fatigue syndrome, which is also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy), in the NHS in England and Wales. Throughout this booklet we refer to the condition as CFS/ME for short. The booklet explains guidance (advice) from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence). It is written for people with CFS/ME, and parents or carers of people with the condition. It may also be useful for other family members or for anyone with an interest in CFS/ME.

The guideline aims to help you understand the care and treatment options that should be available in the NHS.

Documents

For healthcare professionals

• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: full guideline, appendix 1
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: full guideline
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: quick reference guide
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: full guideline, appendix 3
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: full guideline, appendix 4
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: full guideline, appendix 2
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: NICE guideline
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: NICE guideline (MS Word format)

For patients, carers and the public

• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: understanding NICE guidance (MS Word format)
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: understanding NICE guidance

Background information

• CG53 Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: distribution list
• 2007/045 New NICE guideline to improve diagnosis and management of chronic fatigue syndrome in adults and children

Implementing this guidance

Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below:

• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: audit criteria
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: implementation advice
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: slide set
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: costing template
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis: costing report