Clinical Decision Support: This screening tool facilitates structured patient history taking. Responses inform but do not replace clinical judgment. Reference: NICE Guideline NG206 (2021).
NICE NG206Clinical Decision Support
NICE ME/CFS Screening Assessment (Patient Interview)
Use this tool to screen patients for suspected ME/CFS. Ask the patient each question and record their responses.
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Core: Debilitating Fatigue
Does the patient experience debilitating fatigue that is worsened by activity, not caused by excessive exertion, and not significantly relieved by rest?
Reference
NICE Guideline NG206 (2021)
- ○Core Symptoms (4 required)
- ○Duration ≥6 weeks (adults) / ≥4 weeks (children)
- ○Functional Impairment
- ○Exclusion of alternative diagnoses
Diagnostic Mapping
core
CCC/IOMSevere fatigue - new onset, not lifelong, not explained by exertion