Overview
Contains essential information about epilepsy for patients and family
Assists patients in preparing for medical consultations, optimizing diagnosis and management
Emphasizes psychosocial impact of epilepsy and psychological management
Empowers patients with epilepsy to make informed decisions together with their clinicians
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Table of contents (26 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
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.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Thalia Valeta is an Honorary Researcher and Lecturer in St. Thomas’ hospital , London and works as a therapist in the First Neurology and Psychiatry Clinic in the University of Athens . She gives ‘’Metamyth’’ © workshops in museums and art centers internationally.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients
Book Subtitle: Optimizing Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Thalia Valeta
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61679-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-61677-3Published: 12 December 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-87132-5Published: 30 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-61679-7Published: 24 November 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIX, 208
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 5 illustrations in colour