title: A protocol for administration of electroconvulsive therapy in elderly patients with fractures.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an important treatment for depressive illness in the elderly.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe a brief protocol, divided into three phases, for the administration of ECT to elderly patients with fractures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In conclusion, we suggest that elderly patients with fractures should not be denied this potentially life saving treatment. Used with caution ECT is both safe and effective in patients with fractures. (Int J Psych Clin Pract 2000; 4:101-104).
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authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Shah