Thank you for your interest in Emerge Australia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
GP education is the central pillar of our work at Emerge Australia. We strongly encourage you to let us know how we can support you in caring for patients with ME/CFS and Long COVID.
Please find downloadable versions of the education resources used in Dr Richard Schloeffel OAM’s GPCE educations sessions below;
- Bateman et al, 2021, ME/CFS essentials of diagnosis and management
- MECFS HealthPathway
- Karnofsky Performance Scale Australia version
- Symptom Severity and Severity Hierarchy Profile
Free Think GP Education Modules
First module: Busting the myths and redefining myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
This module aims to educate GPs and others working in primary care about our evolving understanding of ME/CFS as an illness. In addition, it addresses myths surrounding diagnosis and treatment.
Click here to access module 1 and for further information
Second module: Ensuring a patient-centred approach to care for people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
This module focuses on quality of life, and incorporating the multidisciplinary team.
It provides details on making a differential diagnosis, the non-core symptoms of ME/CFS, management in specific populations, and the development of a patient-centred treatment plan.
Click here to access module 2 and for further information
Emerge Australia’s Clinical Education Team
Our friendly team are here to provide you with additional information and support about:
- Think GP, and other programs and services we provide.
- Tailored training facilitated by our Nurse Educator for GPs, nurses and allied health professionals.
Contact us [email protected] or see our suite of resources on our website including;
- Resources for GPs
- Resources for patients
- Resources for carers
