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Electrical Bailiff: All rise, the honorable Judge James Means presiding over the case of Brown vs. Rowe. You may be seated. Judge: This is the case of a one Darius Brown versus Jason Rowe in a matter dealing with the harmful effects of Electrocovulusive Therapy. Councilmen, your opening statements please. Prosecutor: Electroconvulsive Therapy, also known as ECT, is an appalling, not to mention, harmful practice used in mental treatment. This practice is not safe and it does not improve the patient’s condition. My client, having experienced these treatments will testify against this unethical practice. Brandie: Your Honor and ladies and gentlemen of the jury. My client Psychiatrist Rowe is being put on ‘[ trial for his practices of ECT. ECT has been incorporated for many years. It is one of the safest medical procedures involving regular anesthesia and its effectiveness has been proven beyond doubt. Judge: Prosecution, you may call your witness. Prosecutor: Your Honor, I call Darius Brown to the stand. Judge: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you god? Darius: I do. Prosecutor: Isn’t it true that you had to undergo treatments of ECT? Darius: Yes and it was bad. They shocked me and I started shaking. Prosecutor: Were there any adverse effects after you received ECT? Darius: Yes, its brain damaging. I often have trouble remembering and sometimes I get headaches. Prosecutor: So what you’re saying is, that ECT is harmful? Darius: Yes Brandie: Objection, Prosecutor is leading the witness! Judge: Sustained, the jury will disregard Mr. Brown’s last statement. Prosecutor: Did ECT improve your medical condition? Darius: Yes, but only to a small extent and only after altering my brain. Prosecutor: Thank you, Sir. Judge: Your witness, Ms. Cohen. Brandie: Mr. Brown, didn’t you just testify that your condition was improved? Darius: Yes Brandie: So how can you argue that it is not effective? As with any medication or surgical procedure, sure ECT has adverse effects. What is your major complaint? Darius: I can’t remember………oh, yes it’s memory disturbance. Brandie: So everything is fine? You can breathe, comprehend, and function normally. Perhaps even better than before your treatments. The only problem is a little memory complications? Nothing major right? Darius: I guess you could say that. Brandie: No further questions, your Honor. Judge: You may step down. The defense may call its witness. Brandie: Your Honor, I call Dr. Rowe to the stand. Judge: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you god? Travis: I do. Brandie: Dr. Rowe, aren’t you a licensed Psychiatrist? Travis: Yes, I’ve been practicing for 19 years. Brandie: Why don’t you tell us what exactly ECT is. Travis: ECT, electroconvulsive therapy is the appliance of electrical current to a patient’s brain for only one-half to two seconds, inducing a slight seizure. ECT is used to treat some disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Brandie: What are some of the side effects that come with ECT? Travis: Most of the adverse effects come from the seizure or modifyi... This is ONLY a preview of the article. If you would like to view the entire document, you must subscribe to Digital Term Papers. Please register below now! Digital Term Papers has over 63,000 essays, term papers, and book notes online. Many paper sites will charge you hundreds of dollars for a single paper. Digital Term Papers only charges $14.95 for a one month membership with instant account activation! Don't waste anymore time! Join NOW!!!
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