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Calls for stronger rights to correct inaccurate or prejudicial medical records. It includes an account of a patient recorded as “likely FND” who was subsequently found to have a spinal injury, highlighting how an unconfirmed diagnosis in the record can influence later investigation and treatment
Visit petition (opens in a new tab)A formal submission responding to a Scottish Parliament petition on FND awareness and training. It raises concerns that adverse effects and withdrawal from prescribed drugs can be misdiagnosed as FND, and warns that increased FND diagnosis without adequate recognition of these conditions could contribute to further misdiagnosis.
Visit petition (opens in a new tab)Calls for safeguards against diagnostic overshadowing after the petitioner says an FND and fibromyalgia diagnosis delayed her eventual periodic paralysis diagnosis for 6.5 years. Proposes mandatory rule-out protocols, comprehensive differentials and review of functional diagnoses.
Visit petition (opens in a new tab)The petition calls on UK ME/CFS charities to provide direct advocacy, medical and legal support for people with Very Severe ME, particularly when psychosomatic or FND diagnoses may lead to inappropriate care, deterioration or preventable harm.
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