Getting Epilepsy Right: Clinical Judgment and Medico-Legal Risk
By Dr Francesco Manfredonia, Consultant Neurologist & Clinical Neurophysiologist
Posted 09 April 2026
7 Minute Read
Tags:
- Epilepsy Litigation
- Paediatric Epilepsy
- Seizure Mismanagement
- Seizure Risk
- Seizure Misdiagnosis
Expert Disciplines:
- Neurology
About The Author
Dr Francesco Manfredonia
Consultant Neurologist & Clinical Neurophysiologist
Dr Francesco Manfredonia is a Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist with over 17 years’ experience and has been a medico-legal expert witness since 2022. He specialises in epilepsy and complex neurological conditions, and is Clinical Director at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. He combines clinical expertise with a strong focus on the psychological aspects of neurological care to support more holistic, patient-centred outcomes.
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