Patient Resources

These links and resources may be helpful to those with multiple sclerosis and their families:

MS Organizations

• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Clinical Trial Search Engines

• ClinicalTrials.gov
• Current Controlled Trials
• Complimentary Medicine Clinical Trials
• Search Clinical Trials
• FDA Listing of Pregnancy Registries

Other Resources

• Accelerated Cure Project
• National Institute of Health Medline Plus

What to Bring to Your Appointment

Here are some items that may be helpful to bring to your appointment:

• Copies of your medical history, x-rays, and/or lab reports if you have them
• List of any medications that you may be taking and their dosages
• Your insurance information and card(s) (i.e., HMO, Medicare, Medicaid)
• Any forms your were mailed or faxed to complete
• A list of any questions you may have for your doctor

If you are insured under a managed care plan, before your appointment:

• Confirm that the physician you will be seeing is a participating provider in your plan, and obtain any prior authorization, if required
• Confirm that any service you will be receiving is covered under your plan, and obtain any prior authorization, if required
• Obtain any necessary referral authorization from your primary care physician before seeing a specialist
• Be prepared to pay your co-payment at the time of service

If you do not have insurance or the doctor you are seeing does not participate in your insurance plan, please be prepared to pay at the time of service.