Association of Levels of Specialized Care With Risk of Premature Mortality in Patients With Epilepsy

Importance

Patients with epilepsy are at an elevated risk of premature mortality. Interventions to reduce this risk are crucial.

Objective

To determine if the level of care (non-neurologist, neurologist, or comprehensive epilepsy program) is negatively associated with the risk of premature mortality.

Design, Setting, and Participants

In this retrospective open cohort study, all adult patients 18 years or older who met...