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Forced ECT at Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic: A Rehabilitation Counselor Weighs in on David Russel’s Involuntary Shock Treatment

David Russell is an involuntarily committed patient at the Mayo Clinic, who has been subjected to forced electroshock therapy (ECT) against his will. The following is an email written on his behalf.

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June 23, 2024

ECT / ECT Consent / ECT Litigation

California Supreme Court ruled that patients’ autonomy in making treatment decisions must be respected

On June 20, 2024, the California Supreme Court made an important decision that changes how pharmaceutical and medical device companies can be held responsible for not warning about the risks of their products.

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June 23, 2024

ECT Consent / Podcast / Tips & Resources for Life After ECT

Two ways to protect yourself against forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

In this episode, we discuss forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and how you can protect yourself from it through Psychiatric Advance Directives and MindFreedom's Shield Program.

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June 13, 2024