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[Thread]New article "Safer Hospital Care for Severe ME".

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Of course many of the tips are relevant to patients of all severities.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #SevereME @severeme @mecfs

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A hospital and a drawing of a bed, lightbulb crossed out, sound symbol crossed out, plate with fork and spoon, syringe with tube. Text reads: Safe hospital care for Severe ME. Listen. #SevereMEDay August 8th. World ME Alliance.

Safer Hospital Care for Severe ME - #SevereMEDay 2024 - World ME Alliance

Severe ME Day, held on the 8th of August each year, is a significant occasion for the World ME Alliance and the global community affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
World ME Alliance
#mecfs #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #chronicfatiguesyndrome #cfs #pwme #SevereME @MECFS group @SevereME group
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Tom Kindlon

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👂LISTEN to people with #MyalgicE and their carers👂

It is crucial to have personalised care plans incorporating their needs, coming from lived experiences of symptom management. Do not ignore requests to protect patients from #PEM.
From Safer Hospital Care for People with #SevereME: buff.ly/46wv5lD
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A hospital and a drawing of an ear. Text reads: Safe hospital care for Severe ME. Listen. #SevereMEDay August 8th. World ME Alliance.

Safer Hospital Care for Severe ME - #SevereMEDay 2024 - World ME Alliance

Severe ME Day, held on the 8th of August each year, is a significant occasion for the World ME Alliance and the global community affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
World ME Alliance
#mecfs #PEM #SevereME #myalgice @MECFS group @SevereME group
in reply to Tom Kindlon

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Tom Kindlon

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🔇Sensory safe environment🕶️ Provide private, soundproofed, and dimly lit rooms. Reduce smells, sensory overload, and physical contact to minimise post-exertional malaise (PEM). buff.ly/46wv5lD

#SevereMEDay #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
@severeme @mecfs

A light bulb and sound symbol both crossed out. Text reads: Ensure low-stimulus environment. Listen. #SevereMEDay August 8th. World ME Alliance.

Safer Hospital Care for Severe ME - #SevereMEDay 2024 - World ME Alliance

Severe ME Day, held on the 8th of August each year, is a significant occasion for the World ME Alliance and the global community affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
World ME Alliance
#mecfs #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #severemeday @MECFS group @SevereME group
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