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prescribed ect for no reason?
hello, i had a doctor and he prescribed me ect for no reason? first he said he would do rtms? then he scheduled me for shock therapy? what kind of doctor do this?
2 Answers
- Anonymous9 months ago
It's my understanding that ect (electroconvulsive therapy) is more of a last resort to those not responding to other conventional methods of mental health treatment.
The other respondent made a good point about *not* having to go to the appointment.
I believe that a board-certified psychiatrist (M.D. or D.O.) would usually be the type of doctor to prescribe ect.
If this doctor is using ect as a first type of treatment for mental illness, then please consider talking with a board-certified psychiatrist from another medical practice and consider notifying the "state" medical board too.
- Diane ALv 79 months ago
You need to have a deep discussion with the doc, and BTW, you dont have to go.