Using ECT in Emergency Clinical Situations Against Patient's Autonomy: A Case Study Analysis
Out on PubMed, from authors in Spain, is this paper: Using Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in emergency clinical situations against patient's autonomy: A case study analysis. Payán Ellacuria E, Astobiza AM. Bioethics. 2025 Mar 24. doi: 10.1111/bioe.13413. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40123549 The abstract is copied below: In this paper, we present a comprehensive case study analysis of a specific legal order issued by the Court of First Instance Number 6 of Santiago de Compostela on March 21, 2023. The focal point of the case study is the utilization of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), a specific neurotechnology, in an emergency clinical situation. The objective of this article is to examine the legal and bioethical dimensions surrounding the use of ECT, shedding light on the ethical implications and decision-making processes involved in such cases. The analysis delves into the legal aspects of the case, considering relevant laws and regulations governing the use of...