February 2007
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Information Resources
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National Library of Medicine Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC information on support groups www.cdc.gov/cfs/cfssupport.htm DISABILITY BENEFITS U.S. Department of Education |
Social Security Administration National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
(lawyer referral) FINDING A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER University-affiliated medical schools may help in locating health care providers who can evaluate symptoms or who can provide an appropriate referral. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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