Affiliation:
1. Central Michigan University
Abstract
Contemporary medical and legal trends in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are presented. The history of ECT, underlying neurophysiological theory, recent treatment developments, potential side effects and health risks, and contrasting views between the proponents and opponents are examined. Issues involving informed consent and psychotherapy are also discussed. The analysis recognizes ECT's documented record in treating major depression but calls for further stringent research to validate its efficacy.
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