Cabrini virtual GP education – Seizures, mimics and epilepsy

Seizures, mimics and epilepsy.

Learning outcomes

• Identify seizure presentations
• Identity common mimics of seizures
• Describe the diagnostic criteria for epilepsy

Biography

Dr Joshua Laing, Neurologist

Dr Joshua Laing is an experienced neurologist and epileptologist specialising in the management of seizures and epilepsy. He provides care for adult patients as well as adolescents transitioning from paediatric to adult services.

Dr Laing’s specific expertise lies in advanced epilepsy therapies, including curative epilepsy surgery techniques such as SEEG, ECOG, and LITT, as well as neuromodulation strategies for managing drug-resistant epilepsy. He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of emerging treatments to offer his patients the best possible outcomes.

Dr Laing consults privately at Cabrini Hospital.