National charity Epilepsy Action has defended the inclusion of an important epilepsy-related indicator in the recommendations for 2010/11 Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF). If adopted, the indicator would provide an incentive for GPs to ensure that women taking anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) receive vital pre-conception counselling.
National charity Epilepsy Action is calling all nurses who want training in epilepsy care. The charity is offering a number of training grants to help fund nurses through a Professional Diploma in Epilepsy Care.
The undergraduate distance learning course is offered by Leeds Metropolitan University, with the grants provided by the Nicola Pickard Memorial Bursary Scheme. The scheme is in memory of epilepsy specialist nurse, Nicola Pickard, who sadly died unexpectedly last year following complications during childbirth.
National charity Epilepsy Action has welcomed the inclusion of an important epilepsy-related indicator in the recommendations for 2010/11 Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), announced today. If adopted, the indicator would provide an incentive for GPs to ensure that women taking anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) receive vital pre-conception counselling.