The fourth edition of this popular Handbook provides the latest guidance
on prescribing and administering electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Leading researchers and practitioners review new research on ECT and
related treatments, including their efficacy in children and
adolescents, and in those with bipolar disorder and neurological
conditions. With a focus on safe provision and minimisation of side
effects, it provides the reader with practical, evidence-based advice.
The book has been substantially revised: references have been updated
throughout; related treatment modalities such as rTMS, tCDS and ketamine
are covered in greater depth; and current administrative and legal
framework guidelines are clearly outlined. An essential reference manual
for consultant and trainee clinical psychiatrists, as well as ECT
practitioners. This guide will benefit clinical teams looking after
complex cases of depression, as well as those involved in the care of
other people for whom ECT may be recommended.