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ABC of epilepsy [electronic resource] / W. Henry Smithson, Matthew C. Walker.

By: Contributor(s): Series: ABC seriesPublication details: Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.Description: xi, 36 p. : col. illISBN:
  • 9781444361216
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 616.853 23
LOC classification:
  • RC372 .S6 2012
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available in printed form ISBN 9781444333985
Contents:
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
Summary: This practical guide to the classification and diagnosis of epilepsy provides coverage of what epilepsy is, how to make the diagnosis, anti-epileptic drugs, nondrug treatments, and living with epilepsy. 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. 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.
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E-book University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay - Furness NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan
E-book University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay - Lancaster NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan

"BMJ books."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

This practical guide to the classification and diagnosis of epilepsy provides coverage of what epilepsy is, how to make the diagnosis, anti-epileptic drugs, nondrug treatments, and living with epilepsy. 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. 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.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781444333985

Electronic reproduction. Browns Books For Students. Mode of access: World Wide Web.