Pre-Meet: Multiple Sclerosis 2.0.1

Pre-Meet: Multiple Sclerosis is a comprehensive tool tailored to assist patients referred to a multiple sclerosis specialist in effectively preparing for their appointment. It offers guidance on what to anticipate during the examination and highlights the essential steps to be taken depending on the outcome. In the United States alone, there are more than 250,000 new patient visits related to multiple sclerosis annually, making it a significant health concern. Shockingly, multiple sclerosis has now become the leading cause of disabilities in young individuals worldwide, surpassing even traumatic incidents like motor vehicle accidents.

With approximately 400,000-450,000 Americans and over 2.5 million people globally affected by multiple sclerosis, many of these individuals often seek consultations from new healthcare providers. The nature of multiple sclerosis as a complex chronic disease without a cure can induce anxiety and apprehension among patients referred to a specialist before receiving a formal diagnosis. Pre-Meet: Multiple Sclerosis serves as a resource aimed at alleviating the concerns of such patients and offers valuable insights into the neurological examination process, as well as guidance on post-appointment steps, including information on multiple sclerosis and its relapses.

The app has been developed based on real-life situations where patients arrived unprepared for appointments, lacking necessary medical records and test results due to lack of information. By ensuring patients are adequately informed about appointment requirements and procedures, clinics can enhance their efficiency while fostering positive healthcare experiences for patients.

Pre-Meet: Multiple Sclerosis is the inaugural app in a series dedicated to assisting patients in preparing for various specialty medical appointments such as neurology, dermatology, cardiology, among others. Curated by specialists in each respective field, these apps aim to provide patients with indispensable information crucial for their appointments, filling in gaps that traditional online resources or hard copy materials may not cover.