Understanding the New Focal Consciousness Classifier - Prof. Sándor Beniczky

The updated seizure terminology aims to make life easier for everyone both affected by focal seizures and those involved in epilepsy care. In this episode, Prof. Sándor Beniczky breaks down why "consciousness" is now the key term used to describe focal seizures, and how it imporves clarity, consistency, and global usability - benefiting those with with an epilepsy, carers, GPs/physicians, nurses, and specialists alike.

We discuss…

• why focal "awareness” has been retired
• what "consciousness" means during a seizure
• the difference between responsiveness and recall
• why the number of seizure types has been reduced
• how the update strengthens communication at all levels of care
• what these changes mean for real clinical practise
• how shared language supports better decision-making

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