Services

Criteria for referral

Any adult patient with:

• Recent onset of episodes which are suspected to be seizures; OR
• A diagnosis of epilepsy or long standing episodes suspected to be seizures.

Information to be included in the referral:

• Onset, characteristics and frequency of seizures.
• If the patient is pregnant.

Provide if available:

• Electroencephalogram results.
• Neuroimaging results.
• Current and complete medication history and recent therapeutic medication levels.

Referral to this clinic is not appropriate for:

• Children below 15 years of age (refer to Paediatric Medicine).
• Patients with well controlled, long standing epilepsy without complications or current management issues (including an established diagnosis of Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizure).
• Neurological deficits where an alternate diagnosis is more likely such as transient ischaemic attack or transient global amnesia.
• Can access alternative service, such as private, funded or other (local) heath service.

Making a referral

For referral information, including how to refer electronically, see Specialist (Outpatients) Clinics.

Referral concerns

If your patient’s condition deteriorates, please send an updated referral with additional clinical information. Emergency cases should be sent to the Emergency Department.

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