Electroconvulsive Therapy: When Stigma Delays Use of an Effective Treatment
Author Affiliations:
Dr. Lantz is Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry, Beth Israel Medical Center, First Ave @ 16th Street #6K40, New York, NY 10003; (212) 420-2457; fax: (212) 844-7659;
e-mail: mlantz@chpnet.org.
Case Presentation
Mrs. P is a 72-year-old widowed African-American woman who is admitted to the medical service of a hospital due to dehydration, weight loss, and lethargy. She has a history of breast cancer treated with surgery and radiation 5 years ago. Her primary care physician is concerned ...
