Epilepsy Simplified

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Simplicity is an under-rated virtue; where information is vital it should be possible to put it across in a way that is easy to understand & remember. Epilepsy is a common condition which has been recognised since the beginning of history & as the opportunities for diagnosis & effective treatment have increased it becomes more important that health professionals have a working knowledge of how epilepsy interacts with their own area of expertise. The interactions between all aspects of medicine & epilepsy should motivate all to do their best to learn about management of all stages the disease from first seizure through to status epilepticus. This is recognition that providing a diagnosis of epilepsy has more than medical implications & in fact it is safe to say that there are few aspects of modern life that will remain untouched by such a diagnosis & consequent treatment. At some point discussions will be required around the issues of fertility job prospects driving issues family safety childcare travel life insurance diet & sports participation. This book has been produced by Dr Becky ODwyer & Dr John Paul Leach recognised experts in epilepsy from opposite sides of the Atlantic. They have tried to make the key concepts of epilepsys cause prognosis & treatment accessible to all in this compact format providing information for clinicians & permitting informed choice for patients & their families.