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Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Republic of Ireland 1982: A Summary of Findings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

R. H. Latey  and
T. J. Fahy
R. H. Latey
Affiliation:
University Department of Psychiatry, Regional Hospital, Galway, Republic of Ireland
T. J. Fahy
Affiliation:
University Department of Psychiatry, Regional Hospital, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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In 1981, Pippard & Ellam published the findings of their survey of electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) in Great Britain. This was the first such survey to use a ‘medical audit’ approach, and included field visits to ECT clinics and a three-month uncontrolled outcome study of patients. They reported that ECT was used selectively, but that equipment, administration of the treatment, and clinic premises left much to be desired.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 147 , Issue 4 , October 1985 , pp. 438 - 439
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Copyright © 1985 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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Latey, R. H. & Fahy, T. J. (in press) Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Republic of Ireland. 1982: A report to the Irish Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Galway University Press.Google Scholar
Pippard, J. & Ellam, L. (1981) Electroconvulsive Treatment in Great Britain. 1980: A Report to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, London.CrossRefGoogle Scholar
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