title: Epilepsy: the most common serious neurological condition.
abstract: This article looks at the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. The seizures associated with this condition are described and the classification is highlighted. Finally, the treatment is explained. A second article which looks at the nurse's role in caring for people with epilepsy and a patient's experience will be published July 2.
authors.affiliation: Assessment service, National Society for Epilepsy, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Russell
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hanscomb
mesh_terms: D004827:Epilepsy / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009938:Organizations; D012657:Self-Help Groups