Integrierte Versorgung von Patienten mit Epilepsie

In Germany, social legislation [§ 140 Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) V] defines the fundamental provision of interdisciplinary healthcare for individual clinical profiles. For epilepsy, a corresponding model of integrated care has been developed building on the existing care structure. In addition, it should regulate the participation of the care providers. In this paper, a model for the treatment and documentation of epilepsy patients in general practice is introduced and discussed. The present model provides a basis for negotiation with health insurance companies. However, the readiness of the insurance companies to make contracts is currently rather conservative.