ABC of Epilepsy

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W. Henry Smithson (University of Sheffield) Matthew C. Walker (University College London and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London)

ABC of Epilepsy

W. Henry Smithson (University of Sheffield), Matthew C. Walker (University College London and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
20 February 2012

Medicine; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology

Series: ABC Series

ABC of Epilepsy provides a practical guide for general practitioners, and all those working in primary care, on the diagnosis, treatment and management of epilepsy, and for the continued monitoring and long term support of what is still a relatively poorly understood neurological disorder.

This brand new title in the ABC series is highly illustrated throughout and presents what epilepsy is, its classification, and how to diagnose it. It covers anti-epileptic drugs and non-drug treatments, as well as self-management and living with epilepsy.

Edited by a general practitioner and neurologist team, the ABC of Epilepsy reflects current NICE guidelines and is ideal for all GPs, primary health care professionals, practice nurses and specialist nurses, and non-specialist medical staff who play an increasing role in monitoring and managing of epilepsy patients.

By: W. Henry Smithson (University of Sheffield), Matthew C. Walker (University College London and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 221mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 187g
ISBN: 9781444333985
ISBN 10: 1444333984
Series: ABC Series
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 20 February 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contributors, vii Foreword, ix Preface, xi 1 What is Epilepsy? Incidence, Prevalence and Aetiology, 1 W. Henry Smithson and Matthew C. Walker 2 Describing and Classifying the Condition, 4 Colin D. Ferrie and Matthew C. Walker 3 Making the Diagnosis – Taking a History, Clinical Examination, Investigations, 9 Jan Bagshaw, Matthew C. Walker, Colin D. Ferrie, Mike P. Kerr and W. Henry Smithson 4 Managing the Drug Treatment of Epilepsy, 14 Colin D. Ferrie, Mike P. Kerr, W. Henry Smithson and Matthew C. Walker 5 Non-drug Treatments Including Epilepsy Surgery, 18 Colin D. Ferrie, W. Henry Smithson and Matthew C. Walker 6 Prolonged or Repeated Seizures, 21 Matthew C. Walker 7 Special Groups – Women, Children, Learning Disability and the Elderly, 23 Jan Bagshaw, Colin D. Ferrie and Mike P. Kerr 8 Monitoring and Review – How to Manage the Condition Long Term, 27 Colin D. Ferrie, Alice Hanscomb and Mike P. Kerr 9 Living with Epilepsy – Information, Support and Self-Management, 30 Alice Hanscomb and W. Henry Smithson Appendix: Epilepsy Charities, 34 Index, 35

W. Henry Smithson is a General Practitioner and Acting Head, Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care, Medical School, University of Sheffield Matthew C. Walker is Professor of Neurology, UCL Institute of Neurology, University College London and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London

Reviews for ABC of Epilepsy

?This monograph has great utility for clinicians and patients, and would be a valuable resource for a primary care setting library.? (Doody?s, 7 September 2012)