title: Nursing patients with epilepsy in secondary care settings.
abstract: This article gives a brief overview of epilepsy and how a diagnosis is made. It highlights the importance of good observation and communication in its ongoing management. Long-term management of the condition and the acute management of seizures are considered. The article emphasises the effect on the individual, family and carers, identifies the key legislation and highlights the crucial role of secondary care nurses.
authors.affiliation: Wessex Neurology Centre, Southampton. epilepsysupport@suht.swest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Welsh
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kerley
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D009737:Nursing Records; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants