Scot Med J
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Comparative Study
Review of patients in general practice with a diagnosis of epilepsy: development of a practice nurse checklist and an assessment of resource implications.
SIGN has recommended annual review of all patients with epilepsy. Annual review is rewarded in the new GMS contract. There is no information on how or by whom reviews should be carried out, nor on resource implications for secondary care. ⋯ Annual reviews of patients with epilepsy can be carried out by practice nurses, but some training is required. The review process is likely to increase the burden on secondary care and have a significant adverse effect on neurology waiting times.