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Psychiatric Hospitals Fail to Warn Patients of ECT Risks, CCHR Finds

CCHR review finds psychiatric hospitals fail to warn of ECT risks like memory loss and brain damage, despite FDA requirements. Calls for government investigation and ban.

This news matters because it exposes a systemic failure to provide informed consent for a procedure that can cause permanent memory loss and brain damage. Patients and their families rely on hospitals to disclose risks, but this review shows that most facilities are not complying with FDA requirements. The findings raise serious questions about the safety and ethics of ECT and underscore the need for stronger oversight and patient protections.