The right to information for epilepsy patients in Brazil
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting around 50 million people worldwide. It is characterized by a lifelong predisposition to recurrent epileptic seizures. In addition to the neurological and cognitive impacts, patients face social challenges such as discrimination, i...
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| author | Francisca Valéria Bezerra Sampaio Marques Márcia Renata Mortari Aline Alburquerque |
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| description | Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting around 50 million people worldwide. It is characterized by a lifelong predisposition to recurrent epileptic seizures. In addition to the neurological and cognitive impacts, patients face social challenges such as discrimination, isolation and difficulties in accessing information. These factors affect their social inclusion and quality of life. In light of this, this article analyzes the importance of public policies that guarantee the right to information for people with epilepsy in Brazil. To this end, a bibliographical review of academic articles and legal documents related to the topic was carried out. The research sought to identify gaps in Brazilian legislation and highlight the need for new policies to ensure access to information. The results show that the lack of specific laws compromises this right, making it difficult to access adequate resources and support. This reinforces the need for new legislation and programs to ensure greater dignity and inclusion for these patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e94af266850248588c0acf64af2be88b2025-08-20T02:56:06ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-03-01116e4310210.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e43102The right to information for epilepsy patients in BrazilFrancisca Valéria Bezerra Sampaio Marques0Márcia Renata Mortari1Aline Alburquerque2Neuropharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Brasília, BrazilNeuropharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Brasília, Brazil; Corresponding author. Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Asa Norte, Brasilia, Brazil.Centro Internacional de Bioética e Humanidades, Cátedra Unesco de Bioética, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioética, University of Brasília, BrazilEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting around 50 million people worldwide. It is characterized by a lifelong predisposition to recurrent epileptic seizures. In addition to the neurological and cognitive impacts, patients face social challenges such as discrimination, isolation and difficulties in accessing information. These factors affect their social inclusion and quality of life. In light of this, this article analyzes the importance of public policies that guarantee the right to information for people with epilepsy in Brazil. To this end, a bibliographical review of academic articles and legal documents related to the topic was carried out. The research sought to identify gaps in Brazilian legislation and highlight the need for new policies to ensure access to information. The results show that the lack of specific laws compromises this right, making it difficult to access adequate resources and support. This reinforces the need for new legislation and programs to ensure greater dignity and inclusion for these patients.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025014835EpilepsyPatientsRight to informationLegal protection |
| spellingShingle | Francisca Valéria Bezerra Sampaio Marques Márcia Renata Mortari Aline Alburquerque The right to information for epilepsy patients in Brazil Heliyon Epilepsy Patients Right to information Legal protection |
| title | The right to information for epilepsy patients in Brazil |
| title_full | The right to information for epilepsy patients in Brazil |
| title_fullStr | The right to information for epilepsy patients in Brazil |
| title_full_unstemmed | The right to information for epilepsy patients in Brazil |
| title_short | The right to information for epilepsy patients in Brazil |
| title_sort | right to information for epilepsy patients in brazil |
| topic | Epilepsy Patients Right to information Legal protection |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025014835 |
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