Treating epilepsy patients with developmental disabilities requires knowledge about potential drug interactions as well as the psychotropic effects of AEDs. This section explores the challenges of prescribing AEDs to patients with both epilepsy and developmental disabilities.
A Gift of Hope A doctor's inspiring tale of working with patients and trying new treatments to find a solution to stop seizures.
SUDEP: A Doctor’s Struggle A doctor's story about sudden unexpected death in epileptic patients (SUDEP) and the challenge of talking about it with patients.
The Wisdom of Our Decisions A neurosurgeon discusses the roller coaster of emotions that can come with seizure surgery and high-risk procedures for patients, families, and medical care teams
A Treasure Beyond Price A physician describes his wife's seizure activity and the challenges it presents as both a doctor and a family member.
