Adult Medical Emergency Handbook - Scottish Intensive Care Society

DATE:
Dear
“FIRST SEIZURE” APPOINTMENT LETTER
Patient ID sticker
We think it is possible that you have had an epileptic seizure (fit) to
account for your recent symptoms. We are therefore referring you
to a specialist for a further opinion regarding the diagnosis, possible
investigations and treatment if necessary.
In order to make your appointment, you need to telephone the
Medical Outpatient Department 2 on 0131 242 1368 or 1369. The
department is open Monday-Thursday 0900-1700, and Fridays 0900
to 1600. You should ask the receptionist to book you an appointment
in Dr Davenport’s First Seizure clinic and we recommend that you
have a pen and piece of paper handy to note the date and time of
your appointment. The clinic is currently held on a Monday morning in
MOPD 2 in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
• If someone witnessed your collapse or funny turn, then please
bring them with you to the clinic, or arrange for them to be
contactable by phone, as the doctor may wish to speak to
them.
• Please bring any prescription medications that you are taking
with you, in their packaging, or a list of the medications you are
taking and their doses.
• If you hold a driving licence, we would advise you that should
not drive until you have been seen in the clinic.
Doctor’s name (printed):……………………………
Responsible doctor should document in ED record that patient
has been given this letter and forward the ED sheet together with
completed first seizure protocol to Dr Davenport, Consultant
Neurologist, MOPD 2, RIE
Doctor’s signature:…………………………………
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