[Drug-resistant partial epilepsy: medico-social aspects of adults in France].
In this article, we describe the social and economic aspects of adult epileptic patients in France. The different measures to facilitate their reintegration and employment are presented. The missions of the COTOREP (Technical Commission for Professional Orientation and Reclassification) include the identification of a disability rate, the recognition of status as a disabled worker, and orientation to an individually adapted job, e.g. in a specialized center. The COTOREP provides information and training. For patients with major disabilities, the commission can decide on admission in a specialized institution. The COTOREP but also the French national Social Security propose allocations and financial assistance for patients with low income or who have a work inaptitude. In this text, we also describe the general French laws for the protection of adult patients which include measures not specific for epileptic patients.
Unité Médico-Chirurgicale de l'Epilepsie, Hôpital Gui-de-Chauliac, 80 Avenue A.-Fliche, 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France. p_gelisse@hotmail.com
P
P
Gélisse
A
A
Crespel
D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001290:Attitude; D002961:Civil Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004351:Drug Resistance; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008875:Middle Aged; D011287:Prejudice; D012943:Social Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014478:Unemployment
D000927:Anticonvulsants