The 3rd edition of "Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of the Patient With Epilepsy" Provides a complete yet succinct overview of epilepsy including evaluation, testing, treatment, and social issues. The 16 chapters include: Introduction, The Classification of Seizures, Epilepsy and the Epileptic Syndromes, Evaluation of a Seizure, When to Start and When to Stop Treatment for Seizures, Principles of Treatment, Standard Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs), Newly Approved Antiepileptic Drugs, Measuring Antiepileptic Drug Concentrations and Patient Compliance, Laboratory Testing, Pregnancy and Epilepsy, Emergency Treatment of Seizures and Status Epilepticus, Intractable Epilepsy and Surgical Management, Driving and Regulatory Laws, Quality of Life Issues, and Comprehensive Treatment of a Person With Epilepsy. The book is a must for medical students, house officers, and practicing physicians. Third edition 1997