Citation

Hopkins A, Scambler G. Lancet 1977; 1(8004): 183-186.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

64710

Abstract

All of those adults with epilepsy on the lists of 17 general practitioners in Metropolitan London were identified. 87% of these agreed to be separately interviewed in their homes by a neurologist and a sociologist. The vast majority had been referred to hospital for investigation, and their hospital notes were inspected. The pattern of care suggests unnecessary referral, unnecessary electroencephalography, inadequate communication of the diagnosis, inadequate medication, and follow-up supervision not related to patient need.

Language: en