Empower Every Conversation with Your Care Professional
Strong communication with your healthcare provider can make a real difference in epilepsy care — from understanding treatment options to tracking seizures and setting personal goals. A recent national survey highlights that nearly three in four people with epilepsy don’t report all their seizures to their provider, and that many patients and clinicians see things differently when it comes to seizure control and treatment expectations. These communication gaps can affect treatment decisions, safety planning, and overall care outcomes.
S.T.E.P.S. is a discussion guide with five sections covering: Seizures, Treatment, Emotional Impact, Personal Goals, and Safety. You can download the form to help you prepare for appointments, talk about what matters most, engage in shared decision-making, and strengthen the partnership with your care team. Whether you’re navigating treatment changes, talking about seizure impact, or planning for emotional and safety concerns, S.T.E.P.S. gives you practical tools to lead those conversations with confidence.
Use the guide to start better dialogue — because every note shared, every question asked, and every story told brings you closer to care that reflects your goals and experiences.
Download Discussion Guide (English)
Download Discussion Guide (Spanish)
Epilepsy Alliance + SK Life Science STEPS Video
With the right S.T.E.P.S. you can have stronger conversations with your healthcare provider and work together to reach your goals.
Better Epilepsy Conversations with your Health Care Provider: Michael Rosado, Epilepsy Patient (Eng)
Preparing for an appointment with your Health Care Provider can be a daunting task. Michael Rosado, a patient with epilepsy from Puerto Rico, shares how he prepares for his appointment so that he can have the best conversation possible. The video content was created by Epilepsy Alliance America and made possible through funding received from SK Life Science.
Better Epilepsy Conversations with your Health Care Provider: Dr. Lugo, Neurologist (Eng)
Preparing for an appointment with your Health Care Provider can be a daunting task. Dr. Giancarlo Lugo, a neurologist, shares how patients can prepared for their appointments so that they can have the best conversation possible. The video content was created by Epilepsy Alliance America and made possible through funding received from SK Life Science.
Conversaciones sobre Epilepsia: Michael R., un paciente con Epilepsia (Spanish)
Prepararnos para una cita con nuestro proveedor de atención médica puede ser una tarea abrumadora. Michael Rosado, un paciente con Epilepsia de Puerto Rico, comparte cómo se prepara el para su cita para así poder tener una conversación exitosa. El contenido del video fue creado por Epilepsy Alliance America y fue posible gracias a los fondos recibidos de SK Life Science.
Conversaciones sobre Epilepsia: Dr. Giancarlo Lugo (Spanish)
Prepararnos para nuestra cita con el proveedor de atención médica puede ser una tarea abrumadora. El Dr. Giancarlo Lugo, Neurólogo, comparte cómo los pacientes pueden prepararse de la mejor manera para tener una conversación exitosa con su proveedor. El contenido del video fue creado por Epilepsy Alliance America y fue posible gracias a los fondos recibidos de SK Life Science.
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