title: The role of neuropsychology in the assessment and treatment of persons with epilepsy.
abstract: Several areas of current interest in the neuropsychology of epilepsy are briefly reviewed in this article. These include variables pertaining to seizures, seizure history, antiepileptic drugs, and methods of neuropsychological evaluation. It is apparent that epilepsy is a multifaceted area: Psychologists not only can be of great assistance to patients with this condition, but may also learn a great deal from this complex disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Dodrill
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Matthews
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008606:Mental Processes / Q000187:drug effects; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants