Epilepsy – Understanding and managing the condition: A practical guide for families

Authors/Editors

Charbel El Kosseifi, MD
Cheryl Tveit, RN, MSN, CNML
Anna Halderson

Publisher

Mac Keith Press

Additional Details

Length: 364 pages

Epilepsy is a condition that can occur at any age. It is often characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. For some individuals, epilepsy will be a lifelong 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.

The writing of Epilepsy was led by Dr. Charbel El Kosseifi, Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist at Gillette Children’s, a world-renowned center of excellence for the treatment of brain, bone, and movement conditions.

Epilepsy is part of the Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series, a collection of nine books focused on childhood-acquired physical and neurological conditions. Each book provides a detailed medical explanation of a specific condition, its evidence-based best-practice treatments, and includes the lived experience of families. The series emphasizes the importance of collaboration between professionals and families, with both parties contributing their expertise. For each book in the series, medical professionals at Gillette Children’s have led the writing, and families have contributed the lived experience.

The goal of the series is to empower families through a greater understanding of their condition and therefore help optimize outcomes for children, adolescents and adults living with these childhood-acquired and largely lifelong conditions. Healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, students, and others will also benefit from reading books in this series.

ISBN: 9781952181191

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