NeuroScience Institute
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Oklahoma
Education
Individual
A new diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis brings an avalanche of
emotions and uncertainties. We start the educational process at
that early juncture by dispelling myths, reviewing the
characteristics of the disease process, setting realistic
expectations, and outlining a treatment program in conjunction
with the patient. A well-educated patient is able to participate
more actively in his/her own healthcare, which translates into
improved long-term outcomes. This one-on-one education is
continued longitudinally and incorporates family members and
caregivers.
Community
Countless seminars, forums, and conferences open to the public
at no cost have been offered over the years. They have taken
place throughout the State in order to facilitate access to high
quality information to all. Such educational venues have taken
place in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Ardmore, Ponca City, Enid,
Clinton, Stillwater, Ada, Shawnee, Norman, Lawton, Edmond and
McAlester. Specific topics pertaining to MS have been addressed
and many nationally recognized speakers have participated. Given
the MS Center's broad capture area, those events have also been
offered in Amarillo, Wichita Falls, and Sherman, Texas; Wichita,
Kansas; and Fayetteville and Fort Smith, Arkansas. Community
organizations have been addressed so that our civic leaders can
have a better understanding of the social and economic impact of
MS.
Health-Care Professionals
It takes an entire community. The multiple manifestations of MS
imply that healthcare professionals of many different areas of
expertise are required to provide optimal care to an individual.
In addition to the Mercy physicians and allied health-care
professionals that are affiliated with the MS Center, many
others come in contact with MS patients. It has been a priority
to keep the medical community informed of the latest
advancements in MS care. This has been achieved by presenting
conferences in their respective scientific meetings, to include
neurology, ophthalmology, family medicine, physician assistants,
nurse practitioners, optometry, and physical and occupational
therapy.
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