A patient who has severe depression asks if electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) could help his depression. Which response is most appropriate?

“Electroconvulsive therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression that does not respond to medications.”. ECT has been shown to be effective for the treatment of depression that is refractory to medication. ECT is still a valid medical procedure. A patient with depression is a candidate for ECT. While therapeutic exploration of the patient’s thought process may have a positive therapeutic effect in some situations, the patient’s question should be answered first.

A patient who has severe depression asks if electroconvulsive the...

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Category: Psychosocial Integrity
Difficulty: 3

Topics: Mental Health Disorders Communication & Documentation Crisis Management Intracranial Regulation Neurology

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