We hear about the upcoming International Epilepsy Conference (IEC) 2025 in Lisbon - with global lead Epilepsy Specialist Nurses Patty Shafer and Ludivine Rohrer! They talk about the Epilepsy Nursing Section at the conference and why people should attend! Each share how they address the emotional and behavioural aspects of epilepsy and even things like physical exercise! They chat about the significance of empowering nurses, sharing knowledge, and addressing often-embarrassing topics related to epilepsy. They emphasise the social aspects of living with epilepsy and the importance of education for both patients and families.

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🔗 Website & more about Patty and Ludivine: 👇🏻

https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/patty-shefer-ludivine-rohrer-iec-2025-lisbon-epilepsy-nursing-section

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Epilepsy specialist nurses (ESNs) play a multifaceted role…! Hear all about it from ESN’s Ludivine Rohrer and Patty Shafer who share their responsibilities in patient care, education, and psychosocial support. They also provide insights into the challenges faced by patients and families trying to manage an epilepsy (including all symptoms and morbidities) and emphasise the importance of personalised care for everyone.

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🔗 Website & more about Patty & Ludivine: 👇🏻

https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/patty-ludivine-ludivine-rohrer-being-epilepsy-nurse

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What is consciousness?! Paediatric resident Dr. Kayleigh Marcinski Nascimento invites you to take part in a new study aimed at understanding the terminology surrounding “consciousness” during focal (formerly known as partial) seizures; emphasising the need for clear communication between clinicians and caregivers! The chat also covers the importance of diverse input in research and how the data collected will be used to improve patient care.

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🔗 Link to study - take part! 👇🏻

www.surveymonkey.com/r/epilepsytalk

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🔗 Website & more about Kaley Marcinski Nascimento: 👇🏻

www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/kaley-marcinski-nascimento-consciousness

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www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary

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