Electroconvulsive therapy - state of the art

Electroconvulsive therapy - state of the art

Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been available for more than 60 years it is still the most acutely effective antidepressant treatment available. Discusses rates of use in the UK and USA, variations in use and practice, research in ECT, and the future of the ECT clinic. (Quotes from orig...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of psychiatry 2003-01 (182), p.8-9
Hauptverfasser: Eranti, S V, McLoughlin, D M
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Sprache:eng
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Electroconvulsive therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been available for more than 60 years it is still the most acutely effective antidepressant treatment available. Discusses rates of use in the UK and USA, variations in use and practice, research in ECT, and the future of the ECT clinic. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:0007-1250