Epilepsy: Patient and Family Guide - Softcover

F.A. Davis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080360498X ISBN 13: 9780803604988

Publisher: F.A. Davis, 2001

Synopsis

This guide for adults with epilepsy and for parents of children with the disorder explains the nature and diversity of seizures, and the risks and benefits of the various anti-epileptic drugs, and medical and surgical therapies. There is also discussion of psychological and social implications.

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Review

An excellent source of accurate and insightful information on the medical aspects of epilepsy. The book provides valuable information which will enable you to work in collaboration with your neurologist and health care team toward the goal of no seizures and no side effects. Eric R. Hargis, President and CEO, Epilepsy Foundation<p>Dr. Orrin Devinsky is a deeply knowledgeable, sensitive, and caring physician the sort of doctor we would all like to have. He is also one of the world's foremost experts in seizure disorders, and in this most comprehensive edition of his classic book, he brings a wealth of updated information and experience. Clearly and vividly written, a most valuable resource for anyone affected by epilepsy.""--Oliver Sacks, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University, Author of <b>Awakenings</b> and <b>The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat</b><p>""As a parent of a young child with epilepsy, I recommend this book as a starting point for families living with epilepsy.""Warren Lammert, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Epilepsy Therapy Project and epilepsy.com<p>""This book is comprehensive and up-to-date, and it can be recommended confidently to patients and families."" Psychiatric Times<br><br>""Ideal for the patient and family member who wishes to go beyond what is routinely available in patient education brochures. It is difficult to find any other publication that is so inclusive in regard to the variety of issues facing patients and family members with epilepsy.""Medical Science Books.com<br><br>""People with seizure disorders (and their families) need a source of information that is readable, reliable, and credible. This book is such a source of information Ç and it does an excellent job in fulfilling this role."" -- Le Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques

About the Author

Dr. Orrin Devinsky is Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine. He directs the NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, the Staten Island University Hospital Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, and the Saint Barnabas Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INN). Dr. Devinsky received his B.S. and M.S. from Yale University, M.D. from Harvard Medical School and interned at Bostons Beth Israel Hospital. He completed neurology training at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and his epilepsy fellowship at the NIH

Edition details

• Publisher: F.A. Davis
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080360498X
• ISBN 13: 9780803604988
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 500