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AppendixGuidelines for the transition of young people with epilepsy from paediatric to adult care.F. Skinner Paediatric epilepsy nurse specialist, East Cheshire NHS TrustMarch 2010, review February 2013
Early Stage TransitionSelf-advocacyEducate …………. in describing their health condition.Encourage …………. to ask questions.Encourage parents to participate.Action:Ensure ……….. has information leaflets relevant to condition, and encourage todiscuss and describe their condition verbally.Evidence:…………. was able to give a definition of epilepsy, and describe the type of seizures….. has.Other evidence:Signatures:Date:Independent health care behavioursDiscuss the medications that are required daily.Check that ………….. understand’s issues around compliance.Ensure ………… is able to seek help/ understands the use of Medical AlertID.Action:Provide information leaflets on the specific medication.Arrange a meeting with the pharmacist if ………….. requires this.Evidence:………….. was able to identify their medication and when they take it.………….. understands what may happen if they do not take their medication.………….. is aware of informing those …… is with, about ……. condition if it isappropriate.Other evidence:Signatures:Date:Guidelines for the transition of young people with epilepsy from paediatric to adult care.F. Skinner Paediatric epilepsy nurse specialist, East Cheshire NHS TrustMarch 2010, review February 2013
Page 1 and 2: Policy Title:Executive Summary:Supe
Page 3 and 4: IntroductionThis document outlines
Page 5: Interdisciplinary transition planni
Page 9 and 10: Educational and vocational planning
Page 11 and 12: Sexual HealthDiscuss with ………
Page 13: Appendix 2 -Equality and Human Righ

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