A collaborative approach to myasthenia gravis

Authors

Carrie Smith PA-C, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow
David Stickler
Carrie Nold, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-10-2012

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic neurologic disease and the most common disease of neuromuscular transmission. Although neurologists should be involved in the care of these patients, diagnosis often begins at the primary-care level.

To prevent delay in diagnosis, primary-care providers (PCPs) must understand variations in the presentation of MG as well as basic diagnostic tools. Knowledge of treatment of the disorder and an understanding of some of the challenges people with MG face allows the PCP to work in synergy with the neurologist to provide a more comprehensive health plan.

Publication Title

Clinical Advisor: for Nurse Practitioners

Volume

2012

Issue

December

First Page

20

Last Page

27

Comments

This article was published in Clinical Advisor, December 2012.

An online version is available at the ClinicalAdvisor.com website

Copyright © 2012 Haymarket Media Inc.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Carrie PA-C; Stickler, David; and Nold, Carrie, "A collaborative approach to myasthenia gravis" (2012). PCOM Scholarly Works. 1314.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/scholarly_papers/1314