Bulletin from the cause: Stop the forceful use of Electro Convulsive 'Therapy'

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Stop Shocking Our Mothers and Grandmothers!

"Currently, a 77-year-old woman is receiving a course of electric shock treatment (ECT) against her will and against the will of her family at Limerick's psychiatric unit. The woman is believed to be seriously depressed, but does not think the treatment is benefiting her and has expressed this opinion. It is understood she has already had the controversial treatment at least 10 times. A family member told the Irish Examiner that they had written to the woman's doctor and the hospital stating that they did not want the woman to have this treatment in accordance with her own wishes. The case once again highlights the power of psychiatrists who can overrule patients and families when it comes to making decisions about treatment" Irish Examiner Read more: http://irishexaminer.ie/ireland/psychiatrists-excluding-families-when-treating-patients-169931.html?fb_ref=.To-GTJT1NfU.like & fb_source=profile_oneline#ixzz1a8ml0EC1