This Forward ME briefing paper on the clinical assessment of people with very severe ME/CFS was prepared for the DHSC and NHS England in relation to an action point in the DHSC Delivery Plan to explore the creation of a national specialist referral service for people with very severe ME/CFS who require hospital admission.
This briefing paper submitted by Dr Charles Shepherd (MEA Hon. Medical Adviser) as a member of Forward ME, can also be used by people with very severe ME/CFS and their carers when they have to deal with health professionals and hospital services.