Medical services.
| Total sample (n = 149) n (%) | Mild EDSS 0.0–4.5 (n = 35) n (%) | Moderate EDSS 5.0–6.5 (n = 61) n (%) | Severe EDSS 7.0–9.5 (n = 53) n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP consultations per year | ||||
| ≤3 | 66 (44) | 23 (66) | 25 (41) | 18 (34) |
| 4–6 | 51 (34) | 11 (31) | 20 (33) | 20 (38) |
| 7–12 | 24 (16) | 0 | 13 (21) | 11 (21) |
| ≥13 | 8 (5) | 1 (3) | 3 (5) | 4 (8) |
| Regular medications | ||||
| 0–5 | 82 (55) | 33 (94) | 32 (52) | 17 (32) |
| 6–10 | 55 (37) | 2 (6) | 22 (36) | 31 (58) |
| ≥11 | 12 (8) | 0 | 7 (11) | 5 (9) |
| Neurology outpatients | ||||
| In past 6 months | 27 (18) | 6 (17) | 14 (23) | 7 (13) |
| In past year | 48 (32) | 4 (11) | 26 (43) | 18 (34) |
| > a year ago | 11 (7) | 1 (3) | 4 (7) | 6 (11) |
| Discharged | 63 (42) | 24 (69) | 17 (28) | 22 (42) |
EDSS = Expanded Disability Status Scale.