Epilepsy: Patient and Family Guide - Softcover

Devinsky M.D., Orrin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080360498X ISBN 13: 9780803604988

Publisher: F.A. Davis Company, 2001

Synopsis

"This book is comprehensive and up-to-date, and it can be recommended confidently to patients and families." -- May 2004 issue of Psychiatric Times"Ideal for the patient and family member who wishes to go beyond what is routinely available in patient education brochures. It is difficult to find any other publication that is so inclusive in regard to the variety of issues facing patients and family members with epilepsy." -- Medical Science Books.com"People with seizure disorders (and their families) need a source of information that is readable, reliable, and credible. This book is such a source of information -- and it does an excellent job in fulfilling this role." -- Le Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques, Volume 29, No. 4, November 2002 Vincent Van Gogh is an inspiration for all of us. His artwork -- like the beautiful sunflowers on the cover -- is a constant reminder of how he fulfilled his potential despite living with epilepsy. So can you. Epilepsy expert, Dr. Orrin Devinsky, provides an easy-to-read guide to understanding the disease so that patients can achieve ― and maintain ― a higher quality of life. This book will educate recently-diagnosed patients, as well as those who have been living with epilepsy for years. Arm your patients with reliable and factual knowledge about epilepsy, dispel uncertainties and fears, build independence, and help patients become their own advocates.Ideal for adults with epilepsy or for parents of children with the disorder, the reader will learn about: The nature and diversity of seizures. The factors that can cause seizures or help to prevent them. The risks and benefits of selected anticonvulsants. Medical and surgical therapies for seizures. Various ways diet affects seizures.

About this title

About the Author

Orrin Devinsky, MD

, is a professor of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine, and director of the NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers and the Saint Barnabas Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INN). He has published widely in epilepsy, with more than 250 articles and chapters and more than 20 books and monographs. He is currently on the board of the National Epilepsy Foundation. He is coeditor of epilepsy.com, and the journals

Epilepsy and Behavior

and

Reviews in Neurological Diseases

.

Review

"An excellent source of accurate and insightful information on the medical aspects of epilepsy. The book provides valuable information which will enable you to work in collaboration with your neurologist and health care team toward the goal of no seizures and no side effects."--Eric R. Hargis, President and CEO, Epilepsy Foundation

"Dr. Orrin Devinsky is a deeply knowledgeable, sensitive, and caring physician the sort of doctor we would all like to have. He is also one of the world's foremost experts in seizure disorders, and in this most comprehensive edition of his classic book, he brings a wealth of updated information and experience. Clearly and vividly written, a most valuable resource for anyone affected by epilepsy."--Oliver Sacks, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University, Author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

"As a parent of a young child with epilepsy, I recommend this book as a starting point for families living with epilepsy."--Warren Lammert, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Epilepsy Therapy Project and epilepsy.com

"This book is comprehensive and up-to-date, and it can be recommended confidently to patients and families."-- Psychiatric Times

"Ideal for the patient and family member who wishes to go beyond what is routinely available in patient education brochures. It is difficult to find any other publication that is so inclusive in regard to the variety of issues facing patients and family members with epilepsy."--Medical Science Books.com

"People with seizure disorders (and their families) need a source of information that is readable, reliable, and credible. This book is such a source of information and it does an excellent job in fulfilling this role." --Le Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques (Le Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques 20100503)

Edition details

• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080360498X
• ISBN 13: 9780803604988
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 434