Video footage of a 2001 satellite broadcast to country doctors through the Rural Health satellite network and “The Health Channel” which was also streamed on the web. A panel of experts comprising epileptologists, a clinical pharmacologist and a general practitioner discuss epilepsy, a common, misunderstood, misdiagnosed and often unrecognised condition affecting between 1-2% of the population. Emphasis is placed on treating individuals on a case by case basis and the importance of tailoring treatment to the individual. Myths surrounding the disease are explored, facts and figures provided, definitions, types of seizures, diagnosis, treatment, resources and an interview with Tony Grieg, diagnosed with epilepsy age 12. Also features 2 case studies. Norman Swan hosts the panel.
Content notification
Our collection comprises over 70,000 moving image works, acquired and catalogued since the 1940s. As a result, some items and their descriptions may reflect outdated, offensive and possibly harmful views and opinions. ACMI is working to identify and redress such usages.
Learn more about our collection and our collection policy here. If you come across harmful content on our website that you would like to report, let us know.
How to watch
This work has not been digitised and is currently unavailable to view online. It may be possible for approved researchers to view.
Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
316883
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Feature films → Feature films - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Epilepsy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Epilepsy - Psychological aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Epileptics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Epileptics - Care and treatment
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)