Functional seizures (FS) or psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are characterized by paroxysmal and self-limited events that semiologically may resemble epileptic seizures, but without ictal epileptiform discharges; they are thought to have a psychological origin [1]. Many patients with FS (PNES) report loss of responsiveness with their events [2,3] and loss of responsiveness in FS (PNES) is significantly associated with seizure-related injuries [4]. In addition, drivers with neurological conditions or psychiatric disorders have been found to be more likely to cause road traffic accidents compared with controls [5].
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