Sources of public prejudice against electro-convulsive therapy.
Recent legislation in NSW betrays a prejudice against electro-convulsive therapy. Factors probably contributing to popular prejudice against ECT are discussed.
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St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales.
D001294:Attitude to Health; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000209:etiology; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009517:New South Wales; D011287:Prejudice; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D018570:Risk Assessment