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Read more about the article The American Psychiatric Association (APA) opposed mandatory neuropsychological testing for patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
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The American Psychiatric Association (APA) opposed mandatory neuropsychological testing for patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

The America Psychiatric Association (APA) advocated against mandatory neuropsychological testing in the 2016 ECT device reclassification.

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January 7, 2023
Read more about the article Electroconvulsive therapy and FDA adverse reporting – our findings and future goals
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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. 

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October 12, 2022
Read more about the article ECT Device Reclassification Draft Guidance – Moira Dolan MD to the FDA, 2016
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ECT Device Reclassification Draft Guidance – Moira Dolan MD to the FDA, 2016

Moira Dolan MD to the FDA regarding ECT draft guidance for the 2016 electroshock device risk reclassifacation.

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September 18, 2022
Read more about the article ECT Device Safety – New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) to the FDA, 2010
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ECT Device Safety – New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) to the FDA, 2010

ECT Device Safety - New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) to the FDA, 2010

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May 24, 2022
Read more about the article How to Report Your ECT Injury to the FDA
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How to Report Your ECT Injury to the FDA

It's important to report unexpected ECT side effects to the FDA. Our guide will show you how using MedWatch.

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March 20, 2022
Read more about the article NIMH Funded ECT researcher deletes patient emails requesting cognitive evaluations after publicly offering them
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NIMH Funded ECT researcher deletes patient emails requesting cognitive evaluations after publicly offering them

These are reports from people who had ECT in recent years and experienced permanent deficits in memory ability and other cognitive abilities (known as anterograde amnesia). 

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September 2, 2021
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