Procedure

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A one-page care plan for patients having Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Protection & Preparation

    • I understand ECT is used to treat severe or treatment-resistant mental health conditions
    • I understand it can work when medications are not effective
    • I follow instructions about fasting before treatment
    • I tell my provider about medications and medical history
    • I understand this is done under anesthesia in a controlled setting
  2. Expectations & Execution

    5 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition & Next Steps

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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