COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPSY IN PERSONS WITH MENTAL-RETARDATION

Epilepsy is a common occurrence in persons with mental retardation. Th e application of recent advances in epilepsy research to patients with mental retardation has shown that well-accepted principles of managem ent are as relevant for multiply handicapped people as for those with epilepsy alone. Quality enhancement is emphasized as the overarching c oncept that determines the quality of care provided to patients with e pilepsy and mental retardation. This article reviews the comprehensive management of epilepsy, discusses what is known at present, and indic ates what is not known and needs further research.