The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients : Optimizing Diagnosis and Treatment / by Thalia Valeta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Valeta, Thalia., Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Health.

Neurology.

Popular Science in Medicine and Health.

Local Subjects:

Popular Science in Medicine and Health.

Neurology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XXIX, 208 p. 7 illus., 5 illus. in color.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2017.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.

Summary:

This book presents scientific evidence about epilepsy along with straightforward guidance and recommendations. Responses to frequently asked questions and clarification of uncertainties are provided to empower patients to optimize their medical, psychological and social care. This book helps mediate between patients and health care professionals and can assist both sides to understand the condition of epilepsy at all levels. The information provided in the book empowers patients to share decision making with their carers and clinicians and enables them to make informed decisions, by taking into account the best scientific evidence, as well as the patients’ values and preferences. The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients is ideal for patients with epilepsy and their carers, and will also be of interest to health care professionals, medical students and teachers. Thalia Valeta’s approach to epilepsy facilitates deeper understanding of the unmet needs and expectations of patients.

Contents:

History of epilepsy

General Aspects of Epilepsy

Preparing for the medical consultation

Epileptic seizures

Febrile seizures

Reflex seizures

Epileptic syndromes and their classification

Idiopathic generalized epilepsies

Benign childhood focal epilepsy

Epileptic encephalopathies

Structural (symptomatic) focal epilepsy

Women and epilepsy

Mortality and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)

Investigations for epileptic seizures

Prophylactic treatment with antiepileptic drugs

Comorbidities in epilepsy

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures

Psychological treatments for epilepsy

‘’Metamyth’’©/Dramatherapy

Complementary (alternative) treatments for epilepsy

Dietary treatments for epilepsy and ketogenic diet

Safety in epilepsy

Psychosocial impact of epilepsy

Psychosocial aspects- parental reactions and needs in idiopathic focal epilepsies

Stigma in epilepsy and how to combat it

Websites and other resources for people with epilepsy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

ISBN:

3-319-61679-X