Ask the Experts On-Demand Webinar: Preventing Epilepsy Deaths - Clinicians Toolkit-Ask the Experts On Demand Webinar: Preventing Epilepsy Deaths

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In this informative webinar, experts discuss the "Preventing Epilepsy Deaths Clinician Toolkit," designed to improve awareness and communication about mortality risks in epilepsy among clinicians and patients. Dr. Rebecca O'Dwyer moderates the session, introducing presenters Dr. Dan Friedman and Dr. Shawna Bernard, who underscore the toolkit's objectives: assessing risk factors, taking preventative actions, and empowering patients through informed discussions.<br /><br />The toolkit emerged from a multidisciplinary collaboration involving behavioral scientists, clinicians, patients, and organizations like the American Epilepsy Society. It prioritizes high-confidence risk factors that clinicians can assess and modify. These include seizure management, mental health, and medication adherence. Through a combination of risk assessment, actionable steps, and empowering conversations, the toolkit guides clinicians in reducing epilepsy-related deaths while also educating patients.<br /><br />Key features include a patient checklist, clinician guidance, and practical communication techniques demonstrated through videos. Feedback so far emphasizes its usefulness in navigating delicate conversations about epilepsy mortality, although wider dissemination and adoption remain goals. This resource equips clinicians to handle discussions with patients at different life stages, potentially altering the trajectory of care by addressing epilepsy risks proactively and compassionately.

Keywords

Epilepsy

Clinician Toolkit

Mortality Risks

Risk Assessment

Patient Empowerment

Seizure Management

Medication Adherence

American Epilepsy Society

Communication Techniques