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Which patient group was the first treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) ?

A) Manic patients
B) Phobic patients
C) Psychotic patients
D) Hysterical patients

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe major depression which involves brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia.

Psychotic Patients

Individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders, experiencing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, affecting their perception of reality.

  • Understand the historical development and changes in the application of ECT.
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Valerie CardenasDec 13, 2024
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