Do you have epilepsy, a seizure disorder, or neither? Patients’ perception of their diagnosis in an epilepsy clinic

The wide-ranging impact of epilepsy is not only due to the neurologic impairment imposed by seizures, but also to its effects on psychosocial functioning. The diagnosis of epilepsy itself may negatively influence a patient’s well-being. In some studies, half of patients report that the diagnosis of epilepsy negatively influences their lives as a whole.

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