017 ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy
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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   ------------------------------------------------------------ Let us know what you think of this episode by simply clicking link below: 3 stars: Excellent / would highly recommend to others 2 stars: Good / I might recommend 1 star: Fair / unlikely to recommend 0 stars: Bad / would not recommend   Send more feedback here Twitter: @learnpsychpod Facebook: Learn Psych Podcast www.learnpsychpodcast.com   Rate us in iTunes!
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