Electro-convulsive Therapy (Hansard, 8 June 1992)

HC Deb 08 June 1992 vol 209 c68W 68W

§ Mr. Chisholm
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will ensure that ECT is never administered to anyone under 18 years of age.

§ Mr. Yeo
Treatment decisions are a matter for clinical judgment. Electro-convulsive therapy is rarely used for people under 18 years of age, but can be the appropriate treatment in certain circumstances.