title: An overview of epilepsy in children and young people.
abstract: The role of the nurse is vital in the management of childhood epilepsy. Nurses play a key role in supporting the child and the family and ensuring that important relevant and accurate information is identified, recorded and reported to the team responsible for the medical management.
authors.affiliation: Young Epilepsy National Services, Lingfield, Surrey. nsolomon@youngepilepsy.org.uk
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Solomon
authors.forename: Kirsten
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McHale
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001526:Behavioral Symptoms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants