To the Editor: The working group responsible for the recent chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) guidelines needs to be congratulated for producing a sensible and well balanced document in a most controversial area.1 Larkins and Molesworth have contributed a somewhat predictable response.2 Some sufferers of CFS can be characterised by their capacity to react strongly to the suggestion that psychological factors may be involved in the pathogenesis of their condition.3
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- 1. Chronic fatigue syndrome clinical practice guidelines – 2002. Med J Aust 2002; 176 Suppl: S17-S55. <MJA full text>
- 2. Larkins RG, Molesworth SR. Chronic fatigue syndrome clinical practice guidelines [letter]. Med J Aust 2002; 177: 51-52. <MJA full text>
- 3. White PD. Discomfort of patient power: power sharing is not a takeover bid. BMJ 2002; 324; 1214.
- 4. Whiting P, Bagnall A, Sowden AJ et al. Interventions for the treatment and management of chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review. JAMA 2001; 286: 1360-1368.