Electroconvulsive therapy

A Clinical Memorandum of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists outlining guidelines on the prescription, practice and procedure of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). (October 1982--for review in October 1985.) An article entitled "Electroconvulsive Therapy--A Victorian Survey" was published in the March 1983 issue of Australian Clinical Review. This survey had been carried out as part of the process used by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists to develop a position statement on Electroconvulsive Therapy. A clinical memorandum which provides standards for clinical review has now been produced and is published below.