Abstracts

For clinicians who care for people with epilepsy and researchers in many parts of the world, consultation with their peers may not be readily available. Access to colleagues[apos] knowledge and opinions via the Internet may provide a means to improve communication regarding the management of difficult clinical cases and advances in epilepsy research., In an effort to increase the ease of communication between its members, the International League Against Epilepsy Website Task Force launched a professional online Discussion Group in February, 2006, which was announced in medical publications and ILAE meetings. The Discussion Group is moderated by an epileptologist and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All posts are archived and may be searched by topic. The Discussion Group is available at no cost., Usage of the Discussion Group will be presented regarding the choice of topics and number and geographic distribution of participants., The International League Against Epilepsy has provided a professional online Discussion Group for the use of its members with the aim of improving the care of people with epilepsy., (Supported by International League Against Epilepsy.)