Epilepsy : a multidisciplinary approach

Abstract

In Malta and Gozo, there are over 3000 persons who have been diagnosed with epilepsy. Epilepsy is often a hidden medical condition which requires several varying medical and support services, and it can greatly affect a person’s social and personal life. One of the Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association’s (CMEA) main aims is to make better health care facilities available to persons with epilepsy, as these are essential for an improved quality of life.

As medical services have reached a new turning point with the new facilities in Mater Dei Hospital and increased emphasis on community care, this year’s national conference will discuss the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of epilepsy.

To this effect, this conference is being organised in conjunction with the Epilepsy Society of Malta; Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Malta; Malta College of Family Doctors; Malta College of Pharmacy Practice and Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses.

We are also very glad to have two excellent keynote speakers, Professor Martin Brodie and Dr Greg Rogers, and three very interesting interactive workshop sessions, which will give the participants the chance to contribute to the discussion.