My MS Priorities

MS in the 21^st Century is a Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany initiative funded and organised by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, created in collaboration with healthcare professionals and patient advocates.EMD Serono is the healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in the U.S. and Canada.

Ideal for planning for virtual appointments

This planner has been developed with the help and suggestions of both healthcare professionals and people living with MS

This planner has been designed to help you prepare for appointments with your doctor, MS nurse or other member of your healthcare team. It gives you the chance to raise your highest priorities in the management of your MS; this could be anything from treatment issues, to how MS is affecting your lifestyle.

Keep a copy for your records and try to have it to hand during your appointment to help guide the conversation.

Remember, this is your planner, so feel free to include anything that is important to you.

This is not intended to replace the advice you get from a healthcare provider. Instead, it is intended to provide additional support to help make conversations with your healthcare provider easier and more productive.

Use the table below to summarise your highest priorities.

Use this section to keep track of recent tests and any results you would like to talk about.

It’s useful to record any changes you feel as time passes.

Record which medication(s) you are taking for MS, how well you feel they are working, and any problems you have experienced with your treatment plan.

It is important for your doctor, MS nurse or other member of your healthcare team to know about your general health and whether you are being treated with other medication or therapies (including alternative treatments or physical therapy).

Use this section to record anything relating to your lifestyle including any changes you have made recently, and any effects you have felt on your health.

If you wish, your partner, family, friends or carers can use this section to make a note of anything they’ve noticed about your health, or questions they might have.

Use this section for any other questions you may have. This could be about clinical trials, how to make appointments, what to do if you have a relapse or anything else not covered in other sections.