Evidence-based models of care for people with epilepsy

► The application of chronic disease management recommendations in epilepsy care is reviewed. ► Chronic disease management models recommend patient education and self-management. ► The epilepsy specialist nurse can play a vital role in patient education as well as coordination and monitoring of care. ► Primary care clinicians with appropriate education support, incentives, and clinical guidelines can become expert managers of well-controlled epilepsy. ► Integration of care across organizational boundaries should be facilitated by information and communication technology.