FOR PROFESSIONALS:
USEFUL RESOURCES

Please note that the following links & guidelines do not replace other teaching resources and those professionals using these guidelines are encouraged to attend the Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) courses run through the BPNA (British Paediatric Neurology Association).

CBD & EPILEPSY:

• BPNA Guidance on the use of cannabis‐based products in children with epilepsy

SODIUM VALPROATE PRESCRIPTION FOR FEMALES:

• Prescribing valproate to female patients under 18 years of age (BPNA)

• Guidance Document on Valproate Use in Women and Girls of Childbearing Years

• Valproate Annual Risk Acknowledgement Form

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GENETIC TESTING INFORMATION:

• SETPEG Genetic Testing Guidelines

• Clinicians Guide to the Genomic Medicine Service

• Guy's Genetics Specimen Form

• SCN1A Single Gene Test Request

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KETOGENIC DIET INFORMATION:

• Ketogenic diet medicines info

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EPILEPSY SURGERY INFORMATION:

• A guide for Paediatricians: Children’s Epilepsy Surgery Service

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CHECC

• CHild and Young Person Epilepsy Concerns Checklist

• CYP Updated Version

• Parent/Carer Updated Version

• School/Nursery Updated Version

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BEST PRACTICE TARIFF:

• Best Practice Tariff Guide 2021

• Best Practice Tariff Prices 2021

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OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES:​

• Epilepsy Information Checklist 2010

• Epilepsy Record Sheet

• Epilepsy First Review Sheet

• Medication Change Chart

• Seizure Record Chart

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