On this page, BHC provides resources and tools to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these diseases.
Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines
National Academy of Medicine ME/CFS Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines:
Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2021)
U.S. ME/CFS Clinician Coalition (2021)
- Testing Recommendations for Suspected ME/CFS
- ME/CFS Treatment Recommendations
- Basics of diagnosis & treatment of ME/CFS (2020 guidelines)
OTHER (2022)
- Good Day/Bad Day Questionnaire: assessing Hours of Upright Activity (HUA) and impairment
- ER and Urgent Care Considerations for ME/CFS (Bateman Horne Center)
- ME/CFS Crash Survival Guidebook (Bateman Horne Center)
- ME/CFS Information for Healthcare Providers (CDC)
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Unraveling the Complexities of Chronic Fatigue and Widespread Pain:
Source: University of Utah Health | 3-part series: PDFs and Videos-see below
Diagnostic Tools
Fatigue Screens
Mental Health Screens
Orthostatic Screens
Pain Screens
Somnolence Screen
- (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) ESS: Score of 0-7 suggests patient is not abnormally sleepy.
Health Assessment Worksheet
Health Assessment Worksheet:
Description: This simple one-page health assessment can be used with your patient(s) to quickly assess visit priorities, symptom scores, and hours of upright activity.