The Electroencephalogram in General Practice

Abstract

An electroencephalogram generally gives the most information if it is interpreted by a neurologist or someone trained in neurology or neurosurgery who has a chance to examine the patient in consultation end to integrate the tracing with the neurologic findings and history. When the general practitioner himself must integrate these findings, he must know something about electroencephalography, the indications for its use, what the abnormalities might mean, and what the chances are that the record might be improperly interpreted. When in doubt, it is best to check with a neurologist by telephone to see whether or not the tracing is consistent or reasonable in view of the other findings.