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Guide

ECT Guide - Contents

A Guide to Electroconvulsive Therapy

 

Acknowledgements

Why This Booklet Has Been Written

Why Did The Scottish Executive Health Department Carry Out An Audit?

But What Exactly Does The Audit Tell Us About ECT In Scotland?

History Of ECT

When Is ECT Used?

What Safeguards Are There?

Can ECT Be Refused?

Can ECT Be Given As An Emergency?

Should ECT Be Banned For Patients Who Cant Consent?

Can Relatives Give Consent To ECT?

What Actually Happens During An ECT Treatment?

How Often Is ECT Given?

What Are The Immediate After Effects?

What Are The Risks?

Reasons for Discontinuing ECT

Other Adverse Events

Memory Impairment At ECT

Does ECT Cause Brain Damage?

Why Is ECT Controversial?

How To Cope With Misinformation

What Is The Standard Of ECT In Scotland?

Is There Room For Improvement?

Are There Any Questions Still To Be Answered?

In Summary

Appendix: Advice And Support, Official Bodies, Further Information And Updates

Example ECT Suite Layout

 

 
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