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Date sent: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 10:00:43 -0600 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: "Charles T. Meyer, M.D." <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Electroconvulsive Therapy To: [log in to unmask] > While I am a psychiatrist(with PD), I am aware of the use of ECT > successfully in PD and given her current state what do you have to > lose? It can be given relatively safely. even in relatively > debilitated people. It causes a massive release of neurotransmitters > including dopamine. It while sounding and appearing barbaric is > actually a very useful tool in psychiatry and sometimes neurology for > the right patient. > Charlie, It looks as if we are about to begin another round of disagreements. Please give me some data as to how inflicting seizures on a debilitated, malnourished, akinetic patient is going to help their condition. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************