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Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition.  An estimated 37,000 people in Ireland live with the condition.  People of all ages can be affected by epilepsy but the majority of people with epilepsy have their first seizure before they reach adulthood.   For most people, epilepsy will only affect them for a short period in their lives. For some, however, it can be a source of major long-term disability with lasting consequences which can be carried through from adolescence to adulthood and may affect the person’s ability to learn and interact with the surrounding world. 

Issues of particular relevance to adolescents and young adults and their families include social stigma, educational and employment disadvantage, psychological and emotional issues, the inconvenience of frequent healthcare use and impaired quality of life. 

This public meeting specifically focussed on the challenge young adults face in managing their condition as they move from adolescence to adulthood.  The meeting provided  information on how best young adults can control and manage epilepsy to live a full and healthy life, and discussed the social and psychological effects of epilepsy. 

Date: Wednesday March 10, 2010, 6:30 pmj to 8:30 pm

Venue:
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No.6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Programme:

Chair:
Ms Sharon Ni Bheolain, Broadcaster

Speakers:
Mr Dan Costello, Consultant Neurologist, Cork University Hospital
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Transition to Independence and Self Care for Young Adults with Epilepsy
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Ms Maire White, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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Practical Advice on Managing Epilepsy
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Dr Norman Delanty, Consultant Neurologist, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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Current and New Treatments for Epilepsy 
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Ms Emma Beamish, Irish International Cricketer and Member of Brainwave

Panel:
Dr Niall Pender, Principal Clinical Neurologist, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
Mr Paul Sharkey, Training and Communications Manager, Brainwave

Continuing Medical Education (CME)
This meeting is approved for 2 CME credits

Public Meeting Information:
Joanna Holly, Office of the Executive, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Frederick House, 19 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2. T: 353 1 863 9743, F: 863 1 672 4707, E: joannaholly@rcpi.ie