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Epilepsy - Management
What psychological and social problems should I assess?
- Assess symptoms and signs of anxiety or depression and manage appropriately.
- Assess how the person is managing their daily life with epilepsy.
- If the person is driving, or wants to drive, ensure that they are entitled to do so — see Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive.
- For people who are working or seeking work, ask about any problems they have with work relating to their epilepsy.
- Offer verbal and written advice:
- About managing the risks from epilepsy in their daily life.
- On obtaining disability living allowance and other benefits.
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