Bernard Allen
Question:251 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of electro-convulsive therapy procedures carried out in all public hospitals in each of the years from 1996 to date. [24870/99]
Written Answers. - Electro-Convulsive Therapy.
The number of electro-convulsive therapy procedures carried out in publicly funded acute hospitals during the years 1996 to 1998 are set out in the table below.
Number of Electro-Convulsive Therapy Procedures
1996 to 1998
|
Year |
Number |
|
1996 |
43 |
|
1997 |
68 |
|
1998 |
24 |
Source: Hospital In-Patient Enquiry (HIPE) System.