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Electro Convulsive Therapy: Survey covering the period from January 2002 to March 2002, England

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    8 February 2007

This statistical bulletin presents information on a survey of patients treated with Electro-Convulsive Therapy, in England, during the three month period January to March 2002.

Key Facts

In the period January to March 2002

  • There were 12,800 administrations of Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) compared to 16,500 in January to March 1999.
  • 2,300 patients received ECT treatment compared to 2,800 in 1999.
  • There were 700 male patients receiving treatment, compared with 1,600 female patients.
  • 47% of female patients and 45% of male patients receiving ECT treatment were aged 65 and over.
  • 73% of ECT patients were not formally detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
  • Of the 600 patients formally detained while receiving ECT treatment, 60% did not consent to treatment.

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