Adherence to medicines and self-management of epilepsy: A community-based study

► A large community based survey using a validated self-management tool. ► Compares self-management with adherent or non-adherent behaviour. ► A novel design that has relevance to specialists and generalists. ► Young, employed, educated, co-habiting adults should be assessed for risky behavior. ► A good relationship with patients aids understanding of their behavior.