The Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy : Recommendations for Treatment, Training, and Privileging (a Task Force Report of the American Psychiatric A

Contributors vii Introduction 1(4) Indications for Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy 5(22) Medical Conditions Associated with Substantial Risk 27(4) Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Special Populations 31(28) Adverse Effects 59(18) Pre-ECT Evaluation 77(4) Use of Medications During the Course of Electroconvulsive Therapy 81(16) Consent for Electroconvulsive Therapy 97(12) Staffing 109(8) Location, Equipment, and Supplies 117(8) Treatment Procedures 125(72) Evaluation of Outcome 197(8) Treatment Following Completion of the Index Electroconvulsive Therapy Course 205(12) Documentation 217(8) Education and Training in Electroconvulsive Therapy 225(16) Privileging in Electroconvulsive Therapy 241(6) References 247(66) Appendix A Individuals and Groups Providing Input to the Document Revision Process 313(4) Appendix B Sample ECT Consent and Patient Information Documents 317(16) Index 333