• How can medical professionals build a solid doctor/patient relationship? — read a doctor's perspective on "Forging the Doctor/Patient Relationship"
  
• What tests should I perform on a patient before diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? — visit the "Suggested Guidelines for Managing and Treating CFS"
  

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• How can I help my patients determine the effectiveness and validity of nutrition- and health-related products?

1. Quackwatch, operated by a retired psychiatrist, is a non-profit organization which combats health-related frauds, myths and fads. It includes a worldwide network of expert advisors.
2. NutriWatch, operated by a retired psychiatrist and professor of food science, analyzes health claims made by nutrition-related products.
3. MLM Watch, a project of Quackwatch, analyzes the health claims made by multi-level marketing products.
4. Chirobase, another joint project of Quackwatch, helps people seek appropriate chiropractic care and identify unscientific practices used by some chiropractors.
5. The National Council Against Health Fraud focuses on health misinformation, fraud and quackery by promoting adequate labeling and warranties, proof of safety and effectiveness and accountability for those who violate the law regarding health-related products.

• Should I consider a diagnosis of CFS in children? — "A Guide for Physicians When Considering a Diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Children" NCFSFA brochure text
  

• Is there a list of reliable health information Web sites I should visit? — read this PDF file (Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this file. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download it here.)
  

• What types of treatment for CFS are being discussed? — The National Center for Infectious Diseases lists a variety of treatments ranging from physical activity to prescription medications.