title: A study into loss of consciousness.
abstract: The case notes of patients admitted with loss of consciousness (LOC) to BMH Rinteln over 18 months were retrospectively studied. Forty percent of those diagnosed as epileptic were heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers. This paper audits the criteria for diagnosis and discusses its implications on the soldier's career.
authors.affiliation: Medical Department BMH Rinteln.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Abdul-Aziz
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Whiteoak
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001333:Automobile Driver Examination; D015984:Causality; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008889:Military Personnel; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology