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Although, publicly, few psychiatrists speak out against ECT, privately some have views that stray from the party line.
In a survey from the APA task force on ECT, psychiatrists were asked:
"Is it likely that ECT produces slight or subtle brain damage?"
41 percent voted yes, with only 26 percent voting no.
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Last Updated( May 12, 2009 )
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reviewed by: Harry Croft, MD
Psychiatrist, HealthyPlace.com Medical Director
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