If you suspect you or someone you know may have epilepsy, your first step is to see a General Practitioner (GP) who can assess the situation and, if necessary, refer you to a specialist neurologist for further evaluation and diagnosis.
Neurologists treat conditions that affect your nervous symptom. This can include injuries to your brain or spinal cord, acute conditions such as strokes, or chronic conditions such as epilepsy.
An epileptologist is a neurologist who specialises in the treatment of seizures and epilepsy. An epileptologist has acquired expertise in seizures and seizure disorders, anticonvulsants, and advanced treatment options such as epilepsy surgery. Their training extends from one to several years through post graduate work with a unique focus on epilepsy.
An epilepsy nurse, or epilepsy specialist nurse (ESN), provides specialised care and support to individuals with epilepsy and their families, offering advice, education, and guidance on managing seizures, medications, and all aspects of living with epilepsy.