Improving medicine taking in epilepsy
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Improving medicine taking in epilepsy

Bernadette Wilmot-Lee Senior nurse child protection, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport

Many factors influence medicine taking in children and young people with epilepsy. Background knowledge of epilepsy and its management, an understanding of how children and their families may perceive the medication and skills in developing supportive, concordant relationships are essential for nurses involved in caring for this group.

Nursing Children and Young People. 20, 9, 37-43. doi: 10.7748/paed2008.11.20.9.37.c6826

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