Posted by Larry Hoover on August 1, 2007, at 11:09:11
In reply to Re: lithium » Squiggles, posted by Larry Hoover on August 1, 2007, at 11:00:02
> We view lithium differently because it was grandfathered into use. Just like ECT. Neither one would stand a hope of being approved as a treatment under today's perceptions of acceptable medical risk.
I should add that I have no problem with either one being used, under full informed consent. Each is a tool, which hopefully is employed within the parameters within which each tool is best suited. I am happy for those who obtain benefit from these tools, but I will not ignore empirical findings if I perceive bias in the discussions surrounding them.
Lar
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