title: Erasing the stigma of electroconvulsive therapy.
abstract: Treatment by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has changed over the last 50 years. This article explains some of the misconceptions surrounding ECT in the treatment of depression. The types of depression, the patient population benefiting from this therapy, and the procedure and equipment are reviewed.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Kradecki
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Tarkinow
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011287:Prejudice