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Implementing the 2024 MS diagnostic criteria: what earlier detection means for UK services
Our sponsor
This activity has been financially supported by sponsorship from Juvisé Pharmaceuticals. The sponsor has had no control over the educational content or organisation of this activity.
Overview
The 2024 revisions to the McDonald diagnostic criteria are enabling earlier and more confident MS diagnoses — but they also bring significant implications for UK MS services. Earlier identification is likely to increase demand across neurology, radiology and treatment pathways, requiring centres to adapt quickly, safely and sustainably.
This webinar focuses on the practical realities of implementing the updated criteria. We will explore how services can redesign diagnostic pathways, manage rising capacity pressures, and make evidence based treatment decisions for individuals diagnosed earlier or with minimal symptoms. The session will also address how to communicate diagnostic uncertainty in a way that supports patient understanding and shared decision making.
Designed for MS clinicians, nurses, AHPs and service managers, this session will help you understand what these changes mean for day to day practice — and how your service can respond effectively.
Objectives
- Implement the updated 2024 MS diagnostic criteria within your centre, including practical steps, governance considerations and common pitfalls
- Anticipate and manage increased demand on neurology, radiology and treatment pathways resulting from earlier and expanded diagnosis
- Apply structured, evidence based approaches to treatment decision making for individuals diagnosed earlier or with minimal symptoms
- Use effective communication strategies to explore diagnostic uncertainty with patients in a clear, compassionate and comprehensible way
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Our sponsor
This activity has been financially supported by sponsorship from Juvisé Pharmaceuticals. The sponsor has had no control over the educational content or organisation of this activity.
CPD accreditation
We will apply for CPD accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians for this webinar.
Chair
Dr Kate PetheramConsultant neurologist, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Speakers
Ruth StrossDirector of services and health professional lead, MS Trust
Associate Prof Tarunya ArunConsultant neurologist, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Dr Christine LonginottiHighly specialist clinical psychologist, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
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