Understanding Epilepsy

Dr Matthew Walker & Professor Simon Shorvon

‘Understanding Epilepsy’ is an illustrated guide which aims to clear and concise information and advice for patients, their families and friends and the lay public. The contents include:

Diagnosis of epilepsy and the different types of epileptic seizures
Investigations carried out and the causes of epilepsy
Medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy
Lifestyle and selfhelp guidelines
Social issues
Useful addresses and websites
Glossary of terms
The book is part of a series produced by the British Medical Association in association family Doctor Publications. Its usual retail cost is £4.75

New edition published 2009.