Dr Christine Burness
About Christine Burness
Dr Christine Burness is a Consultant Neurologist at The Walton Centre. She is joint clinical lead of the Functional Neurology Team and also the Trust Guardian of Resident Doctor Safe Working.
Her clinical research includes assessment of outcomes for patients receiving treatment for functional neurological symptoms and she is the Principal Investigator for the Physio 4FMD randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy for functional motor symptoms.
She is also focused on improving care for patients with complex presentations through MDT working, patient partnership and developing clinical guidelines.
Speciality
Epilepsy
Functional neurology
Obstetric neurology
Neurological infection
Qualifications
MbChB, MRCP, BA(Hons), MSc
Clinical/research interests
Assessment of outcomes for patients receiving treatment for functional neurological symptoms
Improving care for patients with complex presentations through MDT working, patient partnership and developing clinical guidelines
Membership of professional regional and national bodies
Association of British Neurologists
British Medical Association
North of England Neuroscience Association
Functional Neurological Disorder Society Fo7under Member
British Neuropsychiatry Association
International League Against Epilepsy
American Academy of Neurology
Related Services
Functional Neurological Disorders Service (FNDS)