Referral patterns after a seizure admission in an English region: an opportunity for effective intervention? An observational study of routine hospital data

Ruth Grainger, Michael Pearson, Peter Dixon, Elizabeth Devonport, Michelle Timoney, Keith Bodger, Jamie J Kirkham, Anthony G Marson

BMJ Open · 2016 · 21 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

Most seizure admissions are not being referred for the help that could prevent future admissions. The majority of those that are referred are not seen within an appropriate time frame. Our service structures are not providing an optimum service for people with epilepsy.

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