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While epilepsy can often be managed, seizures have the potential to result in serious harm. Therefore, understanding epilepsy and knowing how to keep a client safe in the event of a seizure is essential.
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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition that causes an individual to experience recurrent seizures. It is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting about 0.6% of Australians.
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