http://www.patientvideo.com
Content: This site contains a series of physician-developed and monitored videos about epilepsy that are appropriate for use by health care providers.
Access: The information can be viewed from a personal computer but requires the Real Player plug-in that can be downloaded from this site, if necessary.
Site: www.healthcommunities.com
Content: Healthcommunities.com provides on-line physician-developed and monitored medical information for consumers and medical professionals. It includes a connection to the Neurology Channel where an explanation of conditions, a Neurology Forum and a locator search function are among the services available.
Access: Most material from this site is copyrighted and intended for personal, noncommercial use.
Site: http://www.aesnet.org
Content: This web site is maintained by the American Epilepsy Society. It includes information on research, current publications and resources for clinical practitioners.
Access: This site can be used by subscribers to access the journal Epilepsia, an international journal that has been published for more than 30 years.
Site: www.elsevier.com
Content: This site offers free search and retrieval access to full-text journals, including Epilepsy and Behavior.
Access: A search of available journals, books, and newsletters can be accessed from this web site.
Site: www.ScienceDirect.com
Content: As a part of Elsevier Science (www.elsevier.com), Science Direct provides access to scientific, technical and medical peer-reviewed journals including Epilepsy and Behavior. The February, 2003 issue is available as a sample at www.ScienceDirect.com.The December, 2002 supplemental issue is devoted to epilepsy and developmental disabilities and includes peer-reviewed articles that address evaluation and treatment, treatment considerations for roles of surgery and the vagus nerve stimulator, and regulatory issues related to treatment of persons who have developmental disabilities.
Access: Science Direct is available to institutions, ranging from single users to global organizations. Users should possess a good connection to the Internet.
Site: http://www.epilepsyfund.org.uk/ioe_intro.htm
Content: This web site is maintained by the Fund for Epilepsy, a charitable organization involved in fund raising for international epilepsy research and awareness.
Access: Their newsletter can be downloaded from this web site.
Site: https://www.efa.org
Content: The most widely known organization dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services is the Epilepsy Foundation, located on the web at https://www.efa.org. Information found here has practical application for consumers as well as practitioners.
Access: The electronic newsletter of the Foundation can be accessed from this web site.
Site: http://www.ddhealthinfo.org/physician.asp
Content: Physicians in California may access a Physician-to-Physician Assistance and Consultation information service. This service is maintained by the California Department of Developmental Services and the University of California, San Diego. The latest information and advice about treating persons with developmental disabilities and complex medical conditions is available. To learn more, go to http://www.ddhealthinfo.org/physician.asp.
Access: Physicians in need of specialist consultation can call (800) 835-0459.
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