Multiple sclerosis and outpatient physician care in the last year of life: A population-based study

Key Points

• Multiple sclerosis patients show a notable decline in outpatient physician visits as they approach the last year of life, suggesting potential care gaps.
• Recent figures indicate that outpatient care declines significantly, with fewer than 50% of patients visiting a physician in their final year.
• Analysis of healthcare utilization patterns across a large population reveals insights about physician care for multiple sclerosis.
• Findings emphasize the need for better outpatient support and continuity of care for patients with multiple sclerosis in their last year of life.