Diagnosing Contested and Emerging illnesses
Science is a slow process, particularly when it comes to diagnosing emerging illnesses. To a great extent, patient suffering occurs in the absence of medical and scientific consensus on the cause of an illness.
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The mission of MCS America (MCSA) is to propagate medical, legal, and social recognition for multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) as a disorder of organic biological origin induced by toxic environmental insults; to provide support and referral services to the individuals with all illnesses of environmental origin; and to ensure that environmental toxicants are identified, reduced, regulated, and enforced through lobbying for effective legislation. © MCS America
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- Disability and Social Stigma
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