Electroconvulsive Therapy in Children and Adolescents ...

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The use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the <18 years old population is a complex topic that ties together elements of psychiatry, neurology, and ethics. The purposes of this brief discussion are to: a) briefly review some clinical issues related to ECT use in minors, and

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