Create a care plan. Tell family, friends, and coworkers about your epilepsy. Give them instructions that tell them how they can keep you safe if you have a seizure. Find support. You may be referred to a psychologist or social worker. Ask your healthcare provider about support groups for...
Focuses on the action plan of the government to reduce preventable epilepsy deaths in Great Britain. Emphasis on improving the treatment of people with epilepsy; Statistics on deaths related to the condition; Need for further education of healthca...
Create a care plan. Tell family, friends, and coworkers about your epilepsy. Give them instructions that tell them how they can keep you safe if you have a seizure. Find support. You may be referred to a psychologist or social worker. Ask your healthcare provider about support groups for...
unprovokedseizures,epilepsycan present in various forms, impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. As a significant neurological health concern, understanding the complexities of seizure disorders is crucial for healthcare professionals, patients, ...
A novel 'epilepsy care plan document' will be created to specifically delegate roles and responsibilities for more cohesive and integrated care.doi:10.1136/jnnp-2016-315106.81Lovegrove, ElizabethSaha, Anirban RomiJournal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry...
IndividualHealthPlan(IHP) DatePlanEffective: ParenttoComplete Name: DateofBirth: School/Grade: Room/Teacher: Parent/Guardian: Mother’sphone Home: Work: Cell: Father’sphone Home: Work: Cell: HealthCareProvider: Phone: Fax: Briefhistoryofdiagnosis: TypeofSeizures: Howdoesstudentbehavebeforeaseizure:...
NICE quality standards include provision of an emergency care plan in patients prone to repeated or prolonged seizures as well as an agreed comprehensive care plan in all epilepsy patients. The use of rectal diazepam is outmoded and healthcare staff in the prison were keen to receive training in...
Addressing Disparities and Improving Care Through Pediatric Epilepsy Research: Adam Numis, MD; Laura Kirkpatrick, MD Insights From Child Neurology Foundation on Advancing Holistic Epilepsy Care: Jessica Nickrand, PhD; Allyson Eyermann Advancing Epilepsy Treatment With Novel Approaches and Predictive Technolog...
The road to a World Health Organization global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized epilepsy as a public health imperative due to its occurrence at all ages in all regions of the world, it... Guekht, AllaBrodie, MartinSecco...
A plan for the diagnostic evaluation of patients with epilepsy is presented. The therapeutic options for seizure treatment are reviewed including the withdrawal of anticonvulsants. Patients who should probably not be treated with anticonvulsants are identified. Psychological and life-style issues in the...