[Descriptive study of first visits in a multiple sclerosis specialised unit].

Background: The need for optimal care has led to implementation of multiple sclerosis care units, specialised in diagnosis and follow-up of multiple sclerosis patients. Since information on multiple sclerosis prognosis is crucial, accurate diagnosis is one of their major roles.

Method: Prospective analysis of first visits during a year (origin and diagnosis) at the Unidad de Neuroinmunología Clínica of Hospital Vall d'Hebron.