Several UK Members of Parliament have called for a ban on ECT
Several MPs in England have proposed banning electroconvulsive therapy until its safety can be better determined.
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March 12, 2023
Electroconvulsive therapy and FDA adverse reporting – our findings and future goals
This spring, Life After ECT launched a comprehensive FDA reporting guide for injured electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) recipients. This post is a progress update and an overview of our future reporting goals.
October 12, 2022
Over 100 Former ECT Patients Seek Legal Representation in England
A follow up on the 2021 BBC investigation of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
April 29, 2022
Michelle Himes v. Somatics, LLC
Video and article links regarding recent ECT litigation: Michelle Himes v. Somatics, LLC.
April 22, 2022
ECT Lawsuit: Jeffery Thelen v, Somatics LLC, and Elektrika, INC.
"Plaintiff alleges that undergoing ECT treatment with this device caused permanent neurological damage impairing his ability to memorize, retain, and recall information. Plaintiff further alleges that despite knowing of the substantial risks associated with ECT treatment, Somatics and Elektrika manufactured and distributed the device and failed to warn Plaintiff of those risks."
January 31, 2022
ECT Lawsuit: Janelle Schnulle, Plantiff v, Somatics LLC, Defendant
Janelle Schnulle had 33 ECT treatments she claims caused permanent neurological damage. She is suing device manufacturer, Somatics LLC.
January 27, 2022