This book is written as part of the Fast Facts series to serve as guides to clinical practice. It is envisaged by the authors that the book would be of particular value to family physicians but also nurses and paramedical staff involved in the care of patients with multiple sclerosis.

In the first chapter, dealing with epidemiology, pathology, and pathophysiology, an up to date account is given of the immunological aspects of the condition, which should be of particular value to the reader unfamiliar with …