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Overviews of the Canadian Consensus Documents for ME/CFS and FMS
ABOUT THE ME/CFS & FMS OVERVIEWS
The Overviews are a summary of the Canadian Consensus Documents entitled:
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical Working Case Definition, Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols – A Consensus Document – By: Bruce M. Carruthers et al Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 11(1): 7-15, 2003. ISBN: 0-7890-227-9. © Haworth Press Inc.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Canadian Clinical Working Case Definition, Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols – A Consensus Document – By: Anil Kumar Jain et all Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 11(4):3-107, 203. Co-published simultaneously in The Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Clinical Case Definition for Practitioners, pp. 3-108, 2004. Editor: I.. J. Russell. ISBN: 0-7890-2574-4. © Haworth Press Inc.
The Overviews were authored and copyright 2005/2006 by Bruce M. Carruthers, MD, CM, FRCP(C) and Marjorie I. van de Sande, B Ed, Grad Dip Ed and may not be reproduced, utilized or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, or by any means whatsoever without prior written permission from the authors. All rights reserved. Permission to reprint and translate these Overviews must be obtained in writing from the authors. Please send all requests for permission to reprint and translate the Overviews to:
Marjorie van de Sande, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or151 Arbour Ridge Circle N.W., Calgary, Alberta T3G 3V9 Canada.
ME/CFS Overview
A4 Format: Overview is formatted for a slightly different sized paper that is used in the UK, Europe and Australia.
FMS Overview
FMS Overview - Italian translation
Note
Individuals may download a copy of the Overviews for their personal use.
Translation of the Overviews
Dr. Carruthers and Marj van de Sande gave permission for the following translations and wish to thank the translators, reviewers and organizations involved.
- French
ME/CFS Overview - L'Association québécoise de l'encéphalomyélite myalgique [Quebec] - German
ME/CFS Overview - Fatigatio [Germany] - Spanish
ME/CFS and FMS Overviews - Cathy van Riel - Italian
ME/CFS & FMS Overviews - CFS Italia - Dutch
ME/CFS Overview - MEtrans, Steungroep ME en Arbeidsongeschiktheid and ME/CVS Stichting Netherland - [Netherlands] - French translation of FMS Overview July 2010 To order printed copies of the overviews please contact:
National ME/FM Action Network This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 512-33 Banner Road, Nepean, Ontario, K2H 8V7. (613) 829-6667