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Chapter 24 - Practical and Psychosocial Considerations in Epilepsy Management

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 October 2019

By
Russell A. Derry
Edited by
Vibhangini S. Wasade  and
Marianna V. Spanaki
Vibhangini S. Wasade
Affiliation:
Henry Ford Medical Group HFHS, Michigan
Marianna V. Spanaki
Affiliation:
Wayne State University, Michigan
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Summary

The American Academy of Neurology has developed epilepsy quality measures1 that should serve as a minimum standard for epilepsy care and can also serve as a template for clinical interactions with patients. This chapter will discuss how using these quality measures can enhance patient and family education, and how clinicians can influence patient outcomes beyond just seizure control.

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Understanding Epilepsy
A Study Guide for the Boards
 , pp. 442 - 449
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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