Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) can be a very debilitating condition and afflicts, to various degrees of severity, about one per cent of the adult population in SA. Treating a patient with MCS raises many challenges, one of which is providing an environment that is as devoid of chemical pollutants as possible.

The MCS Guidelines for South Australian Hospitals has been developed by the Department in conjunction with the intergovernmental MCS Reference Group, and is based on the Queensland Health model.

These guidelines are designed to help ensure that specific needs of MCS patients can be met, and in particular, to provide measures that should result in an environment that will minimize exposure of MCS patients to environmental chemicals. The implementation of these guidelines should reduce length of stay and improve individual health outcomes.

Some points for managing your hospitalisation by Dorothy M. Bowes, June, 2004 updated 2009). ASEHA Qld.

The Challenge of Patients with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). By: Ann McCampbell, M.D. Santa Fe, New México. Includes Dr. McCambell's Guidelines to prepare for planned or emergency medical care.

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A template of health information to be provided to the hospital at the start of consultations with them and prior to hospital admission. This list will need to be refined for each individual. Provided by ASEHA Qld (Allergy, Sensitivity & Environmental Health Association Qld Inc.)

Focuses on enhancing staff environmental awareness to assist in the provision of optimum care, particularly for those with environment-sensitive illnesses. Made available by the Canadian Society for Environmental Medicine and co-authored by L.M. Marshall, MD and J.G. Maclennan, MD. NOTE: This document is currently being revised by CSEM. Please check back for updates.

by Selene Anema, RN. Includes: Additional Considerations from the Editor and Mercy Medical Center Hospital Protocol Guidelines. Also available in a printable version.

Information on preparing for a medical emergency or hospital stay in advance, including MCS Accommodations Letter. Provided by HEAL of Southern Arizona.

Revised Feb/09. David Thompson Health Region also has a Fragrance-Free or Scent-Free Workplace Policy.

Ohio Network of the Chemically Injured.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) / Idiopathic Environmental Intolerances (IEI) Patients; Processes for Adults in Hospital. GUIDELINES FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALS. April 2008. DRAFT. Queensland Government, Queensland Health, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Grace Ziem, M.D., Dr. P.H., Invited Speaker. Conference Sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. August 13-15, 2001.

by Cyndi Norman. November 1997.

by Susan Beck. June 1998.