title: The learning needs of the professional.
abstract: The learning needs of the professional in caring for the multiple sclerosis (MS) patient are presented in five categories. The professional needs to know about: the patient, the disease, the other members of the health care team, the patient's supportive network, and the available community resources. A model of patient adjustments to MS is reviewed, and a rationale for the team approach to the care of the MS patient is considered. The concept of care is then expanded to include the role of the family and self-help groups.
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D001519:Behavior; D005192:Family Health; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012657:Self-Help Groups