The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Epilepsy Society (AES) recently issued new SUDEP guidelines for medical professionals. Several epilepsy advocacy organizations, including the Epilepsy Foundation, have come together to share their hope that these recommendations lead to increased disclosure rates and better standards of care. Collectively, we also believe more needs to be done to advance our understanding of SUDEP and its prevention.

Learn more about the advocates’ statement and new AAN/AES professional guidelines.