The reality of epilepsy in primary care in Rio de Janeiro: the importance of educational projects for better patient care.

Background:  The Basic Health Unit (Unidade Básica de Saúde - UBS, in Portuguese) is the first point of contact in the public healthcare system for people with epilepsy. Primary care professionals need to appropriately diagnose, treat, and refer, if necessary, to tertiary services.

Objective:  To evaluate the knowledge of UBS professionals on the management of patients with epilepsy in Rio de Janeiro.