Jane caught up with A/Prof Ernie Butler, neurologist and head of the Monash MS Clinic at the SHPA Vic Branch symposium. We discuss:

• Why neurology is the most interesting specialty

• Background to MS - the link to the sun and its symptoms and progression

• Management of MS with traditional drugs, and how the monoclonal antibodies fit into practice

• Monitoring for side effects, including screening for JC virus

• Managing these side effects