Counseling people with epilepsy, their families, and caregivers
20 February 2021, 17:00 - 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time
ILAE Curriculum Learning Objectives addressed by this course
- 2.10.1 Understand and address the culturally appropriate aspects and consequences of the diagnosis of PNES (L1)
- 2.10.2 Communicate information about the causes and consequences of PNES and the potential of psychological treatment (L2)
- 2.10.3 Counsel patients about tapering inappropriate antiepileptic drugs and the role of other medications (anxiolytics, antidepressants) in PNES (L2)
- 2.2.1 Provide guidance on social issues including school integration, work, legal, and related aspects (L1)
- 2.2.2 Provide guidance regarding lifestyle matters, such as driving, sports, alcohol, stress, sleep and drug use and non-adherence (L1)
- 2.2.3 Provide guidance regarding safety issues related to seizures (L1)
- 2.3.1 Communicate to patients and families as appropriate (L1)
- 2.3.2 Educate patients and family about the disease specifics (L2)
- 2.3.3 Educate caregivers about the clinical condition and its management (L2)
- 2.3.4 Educate workplace or school stakeholders concerning the patient's needs (L3)
- 2.3.5 Provide information to patients regarding potential adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
- 2.3.6 Counsel patients and family regarding the risks and benefits of epilepsy surgery (L3)
- 2.4.1 Advise patients in remission (L2)
- 2.4.2 Advise patients with uncontrolled seizures (L2)
- 2.6.1 Provide guidance regarding contraception (L2)
- 2.6.2 Provide guidance regarding pregnancy, including teratogenicity of the various antiepileptic drugs (L2)
- 2.6.3 Provide guidance regarding post-partum and child care (L2)
- 2.6.4 Provide guidance regarding antiepileptic drugs and hormonal interactions (L2)
- 2.7.1 Provide information and explain to a patient the concept of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy patients (SUDEP) and advise on the associated risks (L1)
- 2.8.1 Identify and provide counseling on issues related to comorbidities (L2)
- 2.8.2 Identify and provide counseling on issues related to drug interactions (L2)
- 2.9.1 Provide counseling specific to children with epilepsy and their parents, according to the epilepsy-types (L2)
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