Epilepsy: 199 Answers: A Doctor Responds to His Patients' Questions [Paperback]

M.D. Andrew N. Wilner FACP (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1888799706 | ISBN-13: 978-1888799705 | Publication Date: June 10, 2003 | Edition: 2nd

This book was written with the belief that accurate and comprehensible medical information can empower people with epilepsy to combat their disease. Epilepsy: 199 Answers will help readers better understand their doctor's language and ask better questions. In the revised second edition, both the text and resource sections have been rewritten to reflect the current state of the art of epilepsy treatment. For example, it includes discussions of new antiepileptic drugs that have benefitted many patients with fewer seizures or decreased side effects, the vagal nerve stimulator (VNS), advances in MRI diagnostic precision that have had important implications for patient care, and an improved understanding of the genetic basis of epilepsy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From Reviews of the First Edition... "It is evident from the choice of questions and from the answers thereto that Dr. Wilner has the experience and sympathetic approach necessary to calm fears and commence the process of adaptation to the alteration in the lifestyle mandated by a diagnosis of epilepsy. However, his is not a book only for patients and their relatives. It is one that should be read by all physicians, for not all physicians have given these problems as much thought as the book represents, and I would venture that anybody who deals with persons suffering from disorders of the nervous system can benefit from perusing it." Journal of the American Medical Association "...a very clear and concise reference book dealing with the many questions a person with epilepsy or a person who has an interest or a connection with epilepsy might want to askan essential up-to-date handbook on the subject of epilepsy." Epilepsia "...a helpful guide to the most common questions asked by patients with epilepsy. It will definitely help patients better understand the nature of their disease, the therapeutic options, prognosis, and benefits of medical progresssI would highly recommend the purchase of this book to medical and public libraries, bookstores, physicians, and patients with seizure disorders." Doody Review Services "I am so impressed with the book because it answers in very plain English, the questions a person needs to know first-off when diagnosed. The questions address not only the concerns of a person with epilepsy, but it also addresses issues that family members might want to know. The Health Record is a great way to help patients help themselves get more out of their doctor visits. The Drug and Medical Information lists important numbers of drug companies so that a person can obtain more information about the drugs they take. The resource guide is worth the book alone as it lists support groups, organizations, comprehensive epilepsy centers, summer camps, and other important contacts not just nation-wide, but internationally. Knowledge points the way to a better diagnosis with epilepsy and what questions this book doesn't address, it guides you to sources that will answer the rest. Amazon.com, 1999-a satisfed reader.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Demos Health; 2nd edition (June 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888799706
• ISBN-13: 978-1888799705
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,812,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic resource!, April 2, 1999

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This review is from: Epilepsy: 199 Answers - A Doctor Responds to His Patients' Questions (Paperback)

I am so impressed with the book because it answers in very plain english, the questions a person needs to know first-off when diagnosed. The questions address not only the concerns of a person with epilepsy, but it also addresses issues that family members might want to know. The Health Record is a great way to help patients help themselves get more out of their doctor visits. The Drug and Medical Information lists important numbers of drug companies so that a person can obtain more information about the drugs they take. The resource guide is worth the book alone as it lists support groups, organizations, comprehensive epilepsy centers, summer camps, and other important contacts not just nation-wide, but internationally. Knowledge points the way to a better diagnosis with epilepsy and what questions this book doesn't address, it guides you to sources that will answer the rest.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for The Basics, April 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Epilepsy: 199 Answers - A Doctor Responds to His Patients' Questions (Paperback)

Readers will find this book to be very helpful, as it spells out in very simplistic terms the answers to the questions that they may or may not have thought of yet. This is a great resource for obtaining the basics on epilepsy, especially for a newly diagnosed patient.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for The Basics, April 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Epilepsy: 199 Answers - A Doctor Responds to His Patients' Questions (Paperback)

Readers will find this book to be very helpful, as it spells out in very simplistic terms the answers to the questions that they may or may not have thought of yet (definitions, clarifications, listings of medicines). It is a quick read as it is broken down into questions with the corresponding answers. This is a great resource for obtaining the basics on epilepsy, especially for a newly diagnosed patient. It also contains contact information for national organizations.