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. 2006 Feb;77(2):199–202. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2005.066852

Table 3 Reasons for discussing SUDEP.

(Only) if patient asks Spontaneously at time of diagnosis When initiating AED therapy Spontaneously at subsequent appointment Only in patients with recognised risk factors n %
No. of respondents who discussed SUDEP in one or more clinical scenario
60 15.7
42 10.9
17 4.4
15 3.9
10 2.6
10 2.6
4 1.0
4 1.0
4 1.0
3 0.8
3 0.8
2 0.5
2 0.5
1 0.3
1 0.3
Total 178 46.4
No. of respondents who discussed SUDEP in only one of the scenarios
62 16.2
42 10.9
20 5.2
13 3.3
46 12.0
 
No response* 22 6.7
Total 183 47.7