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CurrentElectroconvulsive therapy
Schedule 2Types of matters
Part 2Personal matter
14 Electroconvulsive therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy is the application of electric current to specific areas of the head to produce a generalised seizure that is modified by general anaesthesia and the administration of a muscle relaxing agent.
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