Source: Doody’s Book Reviews™ Doody Enterprises, Inc.

Date received: 29/05/2009

"This book discusses treatment of epilepsy in all age groups, including special populations with unique needs and considerations...

"The book covers treatment of epilepsy in patients from children to the elderly with a variety of clinical presentations from new-onset seizures to refractory epilepsy and status epilepticus. The use of a variety of therapeutic agents, from medical to surgical, is reviewed for each population. The most notable strength of the book lies in the chapters on the treatment of epilepsy in special populations including the elderly, women with epilepsy, and patients with comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions, which provide detailed discussions of clinical issues unique to these populations...

"This is an easy-to-use, concise reference for physicians caring for patients with epilepsy. The chapters stand alone as references for special considerations in epilepsy treatment, making this a unique book..."

Sara L Schrader, MD. Mayo Clinic Hospital