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Edited by Denise Chapman, Brendon Moss, Rosemary Panelli and Russell Pollard for Epilepsy Australia and partnered by Epilepsy Bereaved [UK], Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: a global conversation brings together both the science and the human experience of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy [SUDEP] in an accessible form for all interested readers.
This publication is the first to draw together considered observations by leading authors in the medical, legal and health professional fields - each a unique perspective on SUDEP, personal stories of families affected by SUDEP and future challenges for epilepsy associations across the globe in providing this information in an appropriate and sensitive manner.
Contributors discuss many issues including: what is SUDEP? How does SUDEP occur? Who is at risk? SUDEP and the post mortem, Communicating risk, Educating health professionals and Determining the right to know.
Written for anyone with an interest in epilepsy Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: a global conversation provides the reader with a snapshot of SUDEP as it is understood in 2005.
Books are provided free through Epilepsy Australia, but there is a small charge for postage and handling.
Australia (surface mail) AUD 5.00 (p&h) International Inside Asia AUD 10.00 (p&h) International Outside Asia AUD 20.00 (p&h)
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