27 Nov 2020

Pharmac signals change to 'walk of shame' test for MS patients

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 27 November 2020

Multiple Sclerosis patients and their advocates have been battling for six years against a walking test, which they describe as 'inhumane'. 

Today Pharmac signalled it is considering changing the test and the way MS treatment is funded.

MS New Zealand President, Neil Woodhams, tells us what impact this could have for patients with MS.

Neil Woodhams MS New Zealand President

Neil Woodhams MS New Zealand President Photo: Supplied