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The Bill of Rights for People Living with Epilepsy

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People with epilepsy should take an active role in managing their healthcare and ensuring their rights are respected; however, any and all treatment decisions must be made together with their healthcare team.

The Bill of Rights for People Living with Epilepsy is not a legal document. The 10 rights are aspirational goals that the epilepsy community is striving to achieve. None of the information should be construed as medical or legal advice and recipients of this document should not make decisions or take actions based on the information contained in this document without obtaining appropriate medical or legal counsel from a qualified, licensed professional.

The Bill of Rights program is conducted by the Epilepsy Foundation and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Novartis provides educational materials about epilepsy through its S.H.A.R.E. (Support, Hope, and Resources for managing Epilepsy) program. To enroll in the S.H.A.R.E. program and receive a S.H.A.R.E. Resource Kit, click here. Your S.H.A.R.E. Kit will include additional information and materials about the Bill of Rights for People Living with Epilepsy. The S.H.A.R.E. Kit is provided exclusively by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The Epilepsy Foundation is no way affiliated with this initiative, does not promote or endorse commercial products or services that may be provided herein, and disclaims any liability therefore.