Chapter 9: Seizure Disorders

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Chapter 9 Seizure Disorders

• McLaughlin Wehman
• 2nd Edition

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Terminology, etc.

• Epilepsy
• Seizure Disorder
• Causes
• Hidden Disability
• Embarrassment
• Discrimination

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• Epilepsy Foundation
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Myths

• Table 9.1, pg. 174

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Frequency

• Hauser and Hesdorfer (1990)

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Types of Seizures

• Generalized Tonic/Clonic Seizures
• Absence Seizures
• Simple Partial Seizures
• Complex Partial Seizures
• Status Epilepticus

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Psychosocial Implications

• Self-Esteem
• QOL
• Suicide
• Great statement on pg. 177!

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Family Dynamics

• Family balance
• Stages of grief

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Providing Medical Assistance for Persons Having
Seizures

• Table 9.2

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Legal Issues

• Drivers license
• Employment
• Table 9.4, pg. 182

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Treatments

• Drug Therapy
• Table 9.5, pg. 183
• Surgery

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Advocacy
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Ethical Issues