The Electroconvulsive Therapy Workbook

Name: The Electroconvulsive Therapy Workbook
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138713369
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Clinical Applications

By Alan Weiss

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The Electroconvulsive Therapy Workbook is a practical guide detailing the clinical application of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in psychiatric care worldwide. It combines the historical background of ECT with recent advances and clinical insights, enriched by illustrations and 'clinical wisdom' sections presenting real-world scenarios and problem-solving exercises. A companion website offers region-specific legislation, guidelines, and further resources.
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This workbook is essential for mental health professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of modern ECT practice and its application in treating severe mental illnesses.

The Electroconvulsive Therapy Workbook is a practical guide to the clinical application of ECT in psychiatric practice internationally. Integrating the history of ECT with recent advances in practice and clinical experience, the book is llustrated with historical and technical images and clinical scenarios and problem solving questions.

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) remains one of the most effective forms of neurostimulation for severe mental illness. The Electroconvulsive Therapy Workbook is a practical guide to the clinical application of ECT in psychiatric practice internationally.

Integrating the history of ECT with recent advances in practice and clinical experience, the book is richly illustrated with historical and technical images and includes 'clinical wisdom' sections that present clinical scenarios and problem-solving questions.

The companion website outlines regionally-specific legislation governing ECT practice, practice guidelines, and other key issues. This book is essential reading for any mental health professionals who require a comprehensive understanding of current ECT practice.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138713369

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 21 Tables, black and white; 4 Line drawings, black and white; 151 Halftones, black and white; 155 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 990g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Dr Alan Weiss is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He is also Clinical Director of the ECT training program and services for the Hunter New England Local Health District in Australia, and Chair of the Psychiatry Medical Advisory Committee and Director of the ECT service at Warners Bay Private Hospital, Australia.