Citation

Brown S, Bird J. Seizure 2001; 10(1): 68-73.

Affiliation

University of Plymouth Developmental Disabilities Research and Education Group, Plymouth, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1053/seiz.2001.0518

PMID

11181103

Abstract

Generally protection against possible litigation and good clinical practice go hand in hand. Situations in which the law has special relevance for people with epilepsy, those who work with them, and their clinicians are reviewed with special reference to the topics of driving, employment, duties of social carers, the clinician's everyday role, the responsibilities of researchers and epilepsy and the criminal law. What constitutes professional negligence is discussed, with special reference to the United Kingdom. Clinicians are advised to think clearly, write clearly, communicate clearly and have a good relationship with their patients.

Language: en