ECT statistics in the UK - Jan-March 1999

Key Facts

In the period January to March 1999

There were about 16,500 administrations of Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
2,800 patients received ECT treatment.
There were 900 male patients receiving treatment, compared with 1,900 female patients.
44% of female patients and 36% of male patients receiving ECT treatment were aged 65 and over.
75% of ECT patients were not formally detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Of the 700 patients formally detained while receiving ECT treatment, 59% did not consent to treatment.

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