The Museum of Health Care presents a public lecture by 2010 Dr. Margaret Angus Research Fellow Sarah Xiao. Among the many non-pharmacological techniques that have been used in psychiatry throughout history, electroconvulsive therapy has raised the most controversy and debate. 2010 Dr. Margaret Angus Research Fellow Sarah Xiao’s presentation will discuss the historical perspective of shock therapy, examine the uses and efficacy of ECT (particularly in the last 60 years), and consider how the medical profession envisions its use in the future. Refreshments will follow.
This event will take place at the Glaxo Wellcome Clinical Education Centre (Louise D. Acton Building, 31 George St. Queen’s University). Free event parking will be available in Kingston General Hospital’s GIDRU lot (George Street).
Admission is free and all are welcome.
