Multiple Sclerosis: An Analysis of 812 Cases by Means of Electronic Data Processing

The value of prospective long-term studies on the features and course of multiple sclerosis is determined by the reliability with which relevant information is documented. This involves two basic problems: I) The docu­ mentation system used must be detailed enough to provide adequate data on the essential features and course of the disease in a given case; on the other hand, it must not be so complicated and cumbersome as to preclude its use in the routine care of MS patients. 2) Since no s...