Without a doubt, communication between patient and doctor is an extremely important issue. All too often, doctors and patients fail to communicate effectively. They go their separate ways after office visits, each sometimes unaware...

As a rule, whenever a doctor suggests a new prescription, you should discuss what other medicines and other products you are already taking, in case the new medicine affects one...

Print out this handy checklist (PDF) There are many topics that relate to the care of women with epilepsy. To help you be sure to discuss these topics with your doctor, here is a checklist, divided into sections appropriate...

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Because of concerns that Felbatol increases the risk of a few rare but serious and potentially life-threatening disorders, Felbatol (felbamate) is used very rarely. For people with severe epilepsy that is not well controlled by other...

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Telling what happened The medical history is the foundation of the diagnosis of epilepsy. The doctor needs ALL the information about what happened before, during, and after your seizures. If you cannot give enough information, then...

This section of the website discusses the health care team involved in a patient's care. The person most central to this team is you—the patient. This notion has changed in recent decades. Patients were once viewed as passive...

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How does the information you provide to members of your health team, especially your doctor, affect your care? The information you provide the health care team helps:...