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Seminar: Dr. Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy, MD, MBE on Epilepsy
May 9, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
The Knight Science Journalism program is honored to welcome Dr. Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy, MD, MBE for a seminar on Epilepsy. Dr. Krishnamurthy is System Director, Epilepsy and System Lead, Ethics for the Steward Medical Group; Vice-Chair, Department of Neurology and Chair, Ethics Committee at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center; and Teaching Faculty, Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School.
Epilepsy is a common medical condition with 3-4% of the general population carrying this diagnosis. At its core, epilepsy is about loss of control: anytime, anywhere, with anyone. While most people can achieve seizure-freedom, there can be long-term consequences of the treatments used and there is considerable social and emotional stigma associated with the diagnosis that leads to silence in the public domain.
Dr. Krishnamurthy’s practice is devoted to normalizing life with epilepsy and her seminar will focus on a clarification of the medical aspects of the condition (what are seizures, what is epilepsy, how do we diagnose it, and what might be mistaken for it), leading to consideration of what it means to be living with epilepsy.
We’ll discuss what physicians must do to keep doors open for dialogue and discussion with patients, their families, and the general public, and how journalists may wish to approach this topic, depending upon the perspective needed.
Please contact Learning and Events Coordinator Claire Sadar if you are interested in attending.