LEADER 00000cam 2200325Ii 4500 001 sky291086077 003 SKY 005 20180601100938.0 008 171222t20172017sz a e 001 0 eng d 020 9783319616773|q(hardcover) 020 3319616773|q(hardcover) 035 (OCoLC)1016452108 040 PNX|beng|erda|cPNX|dOCLCO|dOCLCF|dM$K|dGRC|dUtOrBLW 082 04 616.85/3|223 092 616.853|bVAL 100 1 Valeta, Thalia,|eauthor. 245 14 The epilepsy book :|ba companion for patients : optimizing diagnosis and treatment /|cThalia Valeta. 264 1 Cham :|bSpringer,|c[2017]. 264 4 |c©2017 300 xxix, 208 pages :|bcolor illustrations ;|c25 cm 336 text|btxt|2rdacontent 337 unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 338 volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 500 Includes index. 520 This book presents scientific evidence about epilepsy along with straightforward guidance and recommendations. Responses to frequently asked questions and clarification of uncertainties are provided to empower patients to optimize their medical, psychological and social care. This book helps mediate between patients and health care professionals and can assist both sides to understand the condition of epilepsy at all levels. The information provided in the book empowers patients to share decision making with their carers and clinicians and enables them to make informed decisions, by taking into account the best scientific evidence, as well as the patients' values and preferences. The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients is ideal for patients with epilepsy and their carers, and will also be of interest to health care professionals, medical students and teachers. Thalia Valeta's approach to epilepsy facilitates deeper understanding of the unmet needs and expectations of patients. 650 0 Epilepsy. 650 0 Epilepsy|xDiagnosis. 650 0 Epilepsy|xTreatment.
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