Electroconvulsive therapy linked to longer hospital stays, increased costs

(Penn State) Electroconvulsive therapy, which may be effective at lowering long-term risks of suicide and death among patients with certain mood disorders, may result in longer hospital stays and increased health care costs, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. They said delivering the therapy in outpatient settings may make the treatment more cost-effective.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news