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017 ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy

May 01, 20171 hr
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Episode description

Learn Psych Podcast Episode 17 - ECT with Dr. Dan Maixner

 

Topics covered:

  • What is ECT?
  • Electricity to the brain - where did this idea come from?
  • Does ECT work?
  • What conditions can ECT treat?
  • What workup do you need to do prior to ECT?
  • What are ECT side effects?
  • How does informed consent work for ECT?

 

Other link of interest: TED talk on ECT

 

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