It is our desire to present a series of commentaries, overviews and opinions on the recently released UK Guidelines. These guidelines are important – they represent a major step forward. This is not to say they are ideal – they are far from it. But given the say psychiatrists have had on UK CFS, it should be seen as the first step forward in a long journey to come.
The full report can be found at: www.doh.gov.uk/cmo/cfsmereport/index.htm.
We begin with a summary by Moira Smith, and move on to responses by consumer groups and researchers – giving a range of perspectives.
Paul has also written an editorial which can be found on our website at: www.sacfs.asn.au/about/issues/uk_guidelines.htm.
The Editors.
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This article appeared in Talking Point, 2002 Issue 1
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Reprinted from http://www.sacfs.asn.au/