Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with healthcare providers regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to partial seizures:

1. What type of partial seizure did I have?
   
   
2. How do you know it was a partial seizure?
   
   
3. Do you think my seizure was provoked? What could have caused it?
   
   
4. If my seizure was unprovoked, do you think I have epilepsy?
   
   
5. Will you need to speak to people who witnessed the seizure to confirm your diagnosis?
   
   
6. What kind of treatment do you recommend for me? Are there risks involved?
   
   
7. How will you identify any underlying medical conditions that may be related to my seizure?
   
   
8. How long will I require treatment?
   
   
9. Is there a chance I could have another seizure?
   
   
10. What should I do if I have another seizure?
    
    
11. What can I do to reduce my risk of seizures?
    
    
12. What should I do if my child or loved one has a seizure?