title: Caring for patients with epilepsy.
abstract: Epilepsy is among the most common chronic neurologic conditions. Many patients with epilepsy will receive chronic treatment from a primary care provider rather than a neurologist. Here, review the fundamental aspects of epilepsy diagnosis and treatment to provide optimal patient care.
authors: Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors: Caitlin
authors: C
authors: McElroy-Cox
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D017277:Drug Approval; D016529:Emergency Nursing; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants