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127 patients were randomized to a nurse-run clinic,of whom 106(83%) attended.The nurse wrote 28 letters to the general practitioners suggesting changes in epilepsy management.For this intervention group compared with the usual care group,there was a highly significant improvement in the level of advice recorded as having been given on drug compliance,adverse drug effects,driving,alcohol intake and self-help groups.Nurse run clinics for patients with epilepsy were feasible and well attended.Such clinics can significantly improve the level of advice and drug management recorded. |
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