What Is An Epilepsy Specialist Nurse? - Phil Tittensor, Wolverhampton NHS Trust, UK #01
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Who knows about the value of Epilepsy Specialist Nurses? They often do a whole lot more than their title may imply! This week in part 1 of 2, Phil Tittensor, a consultant nurse for the epilepsies, a lecturer for the Uni of Wolverhampton, and the Chair of the Epilepsy Specialist Nurses Association, UK; explains the variety of positions and responsibilities held by an ESN and their value.
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What is an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse (ESN)?
Providing care in between neurology appointments
The title "Epilepsy Specialist Nurse"
Talking to ESNs about psychiatric comorbidities seizure triggers
Seizure risk studies
Forgetting topics to discuss in appointments
Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD)
Positive differences made by ESNs to patients and families
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Phil is a consultant nurse for the epilepsies at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Chair at the Epilepsy Nurses Association (ESNA), lecturer, and epilepsy researcher with multiple publications.
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