First Seizure Clinics at The Alfred Hospital

    Epilepsy
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    Dr Emma Foster

    Co-Lead First Seizure Clinic, Alfred Hospital and Research Fellow, Monash University

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    Dr Neha Kaul

    Senior Dietitian and Lead of the Dietary Therapy for Epilepsy Service, Alfred Hospital and Research Fellow, Monash University

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    Dr Hugh Simpson

    Lead Neuromodulation Service for Epilepsy, Alfred Hospital and Research Fellow, Monash University

    Overview

    First Seizure Clinics at The Alfred Hospital

    Diagnosing and managing a person’s first seizure is complex — from distinguishing seizure mimics to relying on critical eyewitness accounts and navigating the growing role of telehealth. A First Seizure Clinic is a specialised service designed to provide assessment, diagnosis, and management for individuals who have experienced their first seizure event.

    Key insights include:

    • How to differentiate epileptic seizures from common mimics
    • The importance of early clinic attendance for improved long-term outcomes
    • Addressing mental health and risk factors post-seizure

    Duration: 32:14

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