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[Society, law and epilepsy].

F Villanueva-Gómez¹, M C Fernández-Miranda

¹Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica. Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España. fvillanueva@hcas.insalud.es

Revista De Neurologia

|October 10, 2002

Summary

Epilepsy is often misunderstood, leading to legal and social challenges. Reclassifying epilepsy as a neurological disorder can improve patient integration and legal standing.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Psychiatry
Forensic Science

Context:

Epilepsy historically misclassified as madness, impacting legal and social perceptions.
Supreme Court jurisprudence in Spain (1976-1995) highlights epilepsy as a common basis for legal absolution.
Legal ramifications of epilepsy extend across civil, penal, military, canonical, and labor law.

Purpose:

To review historical and current perceptions of epilepsy.
To challenge the outdated classification of epilepsy as a form of psychosis or madness.
To advocate for the reclassification of epilepsy as a neurological illness.

Summary:

Historical views have wrongly associated epilepsy with psychosis and dangerousness, influencing legal judgments.
The study critiques the continued perception of epilepsy as a mental illness, impacting legal and social integration.
Current legal frameworks often address epilepsy-related issues, underscoring its societal impact.

Impact:

Promoting the understanding of epilepsy as a neurological condition, not a mental illness.
Facilitating the full social and legal integration of individuals with epilepsy.
Informing legal and medical professionals to adopt a more accurate, evidence-based approach to epilepsy.

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