Comments on: 8 opinions from an ECT expert about 2 major studies on ECT for Depression http://www.shockmd.com/2007/10/05/8-opinions-from-an-ect-expert-about-2-major-studies-on-ect-for-depression/ A Neurostimulating Blog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:44:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dr. Shock http://www.shockmd.com/2007/10/05/8-opinions-from-an-ect-expert-about-2-major-studies-on-ect-for-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Dr. Shock Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:29:00 +0000 http://www.shockmd.com/2007/10/05/8-opinions-from-an-ect-expert-about-2-major-studies-on-ect-for-depression/#comment-65 That kind of websites are far more famous, attract more visitors and are easier to find than the blog of Dr Shock wit a different approach to the subject.<br/>Thanks for the comparison, I am flattered.<br/>Regards Dr Shock That kind of websites are far more famous, attract more visitors and are easier to find than the blog of Dr Shock wit a different approach to the subject.
Thanks for the comparison, I am flattered.
Regards Dr Shock

]]> By: Herb http://www.shockmd.com/2007/10/05/8-opinions-from-an-ect-expert-about-2-major-studies-on-ect-for-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Herb Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:40:00 +0000 http://www.shockmd.com/2007/10/05/8-opinions-from-an-ect-expert-about-2-major-studies-on-ect-for-depression/#comment-64 Dear Dr. Shock,<br/><br/>In all fairness to various issues, I personally believe in a point / counterpoint discussion and the sharing of all positions and my reason for posting this message.<br/><br/>While I am an advocate for all therapies options (including ECT) affording the mental health patient reasonable safety and the potential to achieve various degrees of wellness there are individuals and groups who are not only opposed to ECT but in fact call for the banning of ECT thereby abrogating in my opinion the rights of the mental health patient to make an informed an un-coerced medical decision in collaboration with one’s physician. These same groups are also denouncing the work of both Drs. Fink and Sackeim.<br/><br/>For informational purposes I would suggest your readers consider perusing the following links to also understand the other point of view which I do not necessarily agree with but one that should be considered:<br/><br/>http://www.zaprap.org/<br/><br/>http://www.mindfreedom.org/<br/><br/>http://www.ect.org/ctip_about.shtml<br/><br/>Warmly,<br/>Herb<br/>VNSdepression.com Dear Dr. Shock,

In all fairness to various issues, I personally believe in a point / counterpoint discussion and the sharing of all positions and my reason for posting this message.

While I am an advocate for all therapies options (including ECT) affording the mental health patient reasonable safety and the potential to achieve various degrees of wellness there are individuals and groups who are not only opposed to ECT but in fact call for the banning of ECT thereby abrogating in my opinion the rights of the mental health patient to make an informed an un-coerced medical decision in collaboration with one’s physician. These same groups are also denouncing the work of both Drs. Fink and Sackeim.

For informational purposes I would suggest your readers consider perusing the following links to also understand the other point of view which I do not necessarily agree with but one that should be considered:

http://www.zaprap.org/

http://www.mindfreedom.org/

http://www.ect.org/ctip_about.shtml

Warmly,
Herb
VNSdepression.com

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