Rischi e problematiche medico-legali in epilessia

Autori

  • Chiara Pizzanelli Clinica Neurologica, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università di Pisa
  • Veronica Pelliccia Clinica Neurologica, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università di Pisa
  • Renato Galli U.O. Neurofisiopatologia, USL 5, P.O. F. Lotti-Pontedera
  • Gianni Taccini Associazione Italiana Contro l’Epilessia, Sezione Pisa-Pontedera
  • Alfonso Iudice Clinica Neurologica, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università di Pisa
  • Luigi Murri Clinica Neurologica, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università di Pisa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7175/pmeal.v4i2.345

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Epilepsy, Legislative aspects, Driving, Employment

Abstract

For patients with epilepsy coping with the reaction of other people can sometimes be the most difficult part of living with the disease. In many Countries social implications of epilepsy have determined the institution of legislative interventions to patient’s rights. Therefore the clinician’s responsibility includes helping patients in knowing their rights and the most important laws that have special relevance for people with epilepsy. This article discusses legislative aspects, referring to the Italian law, concerning epilepsy management. Many areas of the life of a person with epilepsy are considered, such as driving, employment, and recreational pursuits.

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2010-05-15

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