"This book is an essential guide for people with epilepsy and their families as well as health care professionals."
EPILEPSY
Understanding and managing the condition: A practical guide for families
Epilepsy is a condition that can occur at any age. It is often characterized as recurrent, unprovoked seizures. For some individuals, epilepsy will be a life by long condition, while for others it may be a condition they outgrow. This practical guide explains not only the complexities of epilepsy but also details the evidence-based, best-practice treatments that help manage the condition. It also includes the lived experience of families.
Epilepsy is part of the Gillette Children's Healthcare Series, a series of books for families who are looking for clear, comprehensive information. Health care professionals, researchers, educators, students, and extended family members will also benefit from reading Epilepsy.
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All proceeds from the books in this series at Gillette Children’s go to research.
Author and Editors
PRAISE FOR
EPILEPSY
“This unique book, dedicated to patients and their families, is a simple yet complete explanation of the complex world of epilepsy. Informed discussion and effective communication are key to working out the right treatment for the right patients at the right time. This book goes beyond relaying information; it involves comfort, guidance, and knowledgeable support and trust—the art of care.”
MARIA ROBERTA CILIO,
MD, PhD, Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
“This book is an essential guide for people with epilepsy and their families, as well as health care professionals, offering clear, practical insights into understanding and managing the condition. With a thoughtful blend of medical expertise and real-life experiences, it provides readers with the tools to navigate the complexities of epilepsy while fostering hope and empowerment. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with epilepsy for years, this resource will prove invaluable for improving quality of life and supporting informed decisions.”
IMAD HAJM
MD, Director, Epilepsy Center and Vice Chair, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, US
“This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the complexities of epilepsy, including patients, families, health care students, and professionals not specialized in neurology. It provides a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of epilepsy’s diverse presentations, diagnostic challenges, treatment options, and prognostic considerations. What sets this book apart is its compelling integration of case histories, shared by patients and families, which vividly illustrate their journeys through illness and interactions with health care systems. These narratives reveal the triumphs and trials of living with epilepsy, lending a deeply human dimension to the medical insights provided. They are particularly impactful in highlighting the importance of empathy and patient-centred care, making this text a standout resource in an often overly clinical landscape. For patients and families, the book offers both practical information and hope. For health care students, it serves as a vital reminder of the value of the patient voice in shaping compassionate care. It should be required reading for anyone in health care education.”
COLIN P. DOHERTY,
Head of School of Medicine and Ellen Mayston Bates Chair of Epileptology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland