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Resources for MCS\u00a0<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Access to health care requires a scent-free environment. If exposures cannot be managed, having a \u201csafe room\u201d to place and protect MCS patients is beneficial. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to create a scent-free environment (health care provider’s office):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Implementing and Enforcing Scent-Free Policy Tools<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eco Living Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Environmental pollutant exposure is a modifiable risk factor for developing and\/or exacerbating many chronic non communicable diseases, including MCS.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking an exposure history<\/span> <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are no biological markers to support the diagnosis of MCS. The most characteristic feature is intolerance to common, airborne chemical exposures at levels previously tolerated, and tolerated by the healthy population. There are several tools used to help support the diagnosis.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Diagnostic criteria<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Consensus Criteria<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Brief Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (BREESI) <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI)<\/span> <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n MCS is a recognized medical disability with the legal right to accommodation. Health care providers may be asked to advocate for their patients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Support for accommodation (workplace, housing, etc)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Patient Support Letter Template 1 <\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Patient Support Letter Template 2 <\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients with MCS need help and support from their health care practitioner to learn to manage their condition. Below you will find two versions of the activity and symptom tracking forms for your convenience:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Instructions for Activity and Symptom Tracking \u2013 MCS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Activity and Symptom Tracking_ Days of the Week MCS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) \u2013 Activity, Symptom Tracking and Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hospital support<\/b> Part 1:<\/mark><\/span> Pollution Prevention<\/span> <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Part 2:<\/mark><\/span> Environment-Sensitive Care<\/span> <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients who can self-manage their condition well decrease their use of the health care system and have an improved quality of life. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tools for Patients<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Managing MCS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Videos: Managing MCS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Toolbox<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Social videos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n People with MCS are entitled to the same legal rights as those with other disabilities, including accessibility and inclusion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Legal Aspects<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples of MCS appropriate accommodations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternative Dispute Resolution<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Duty to Accommodate and Undue Hardship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical Model Vs Social Model of Disability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions and Answers on the Legal Aspects of MCS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sample Letters to Request Accommodation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Province-specific rights in Canada <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n British Columbia<\/span><\/a>, Alberta<\/span><\/a>, Saskatchewan<\/span><\/a>, Manitoba<\/span><\/a>, Ontario<\/span><\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><\/a>, New Brunswick<\/span><\/a>, Nova Scotia<\/span><\/a>, Prince Edward Island<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Newfoundland & Labrador<\/span><\/a>, Nunavut<\/span><\/a>, Northwest Territories<\/span><\/a>, and Yukon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Resources for MCS\u00a0 Access to health care requires a scent-free environment. 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Best Practices in MCS Management: A Practical Guide for Hospital Staff<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n