[Role of the MS nurse specialist in the patient's care pathway]

Abstract

The specialized nurse in MS is a new profession practiced in MS clinics and outpatients specialized coordination structures. She is part of a specialized multi-professional team. The nurse must master a broad knowledge of the disease and the treatments. Have skills in therapeutic education, communication and coordination. She has a detailed knowledge of the resources of the care offer. The MS nurse thus participates in the assessment of the patient's needs for the implementation of a personalized care plan combining response to medical, paramedical, psychological and social needs.

Keywords: announcement consultation; care pathway; consultation d’annonce; coordination; infirmière spécialisée sclérose en plaques; multi-professional team; multiple sclerosis nurse specialist; parcours de soins; therapeutic education; éducation thérapeutique; équipe pluriprofessionnelle.