Author Description
A collection of 68 personal accounts of seizure activity from people with epilepsy that illustrates the wide range of experiences associated with seizures and living with epilepsy. Many have had epilepsy for years, and their passages are heartfelt and realistic. An introductory section explains epilepsy and different seizure types from a medical perspective. An index helps readers focus on particular symptoms and other specific aspects of seizures, such as seizure warnings and triggers.
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THE THESIS
This collection investigates the diverse, lived reality of individuals navigating the daily challenges and medical complexities of epilepsy. Dr. Steven C. Schachter, a neurologist, compiles sixty-eight personal narratives to bridge the gap between clinical diagnosis and the subjective experience of seizure disorders. By pairing these accounts with a foundational medical overview, the text provides a comprehensive framework for understanding both the physiological mechanisms and the human impact of the condition.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Sixty-eight individual accounts detailing personal experiences with seizure activity
- A clinical introduction defining epilepsy and various seizure classifications
- An index categorized by specific symptoms, seizure warnings, and environmental triggers
- Qualitative data illustrating the long-term management of chronic neurological conditions
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and patients alike recognize this work as a valuable resource for demystifying the lived experience of epilepsy. Readers frequently note that the combination of clinical definitions and personal testimony provides a balanced view that is accessible to both those recently diagnosed and their caregivers.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2007-10-09
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195330889
ISBN-13:
9780195330885
Biography
Psychology
Non-Fiction
Health
Neurology
Epilepsy
Medical
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