Trends in the use of ECT for the treatment of depression indicate that:
A)It is now more common to use unilateral not bilateral ECT in treatment
B)ECT is no longer permitted for use in depression, but can be implemented as a last resort for patients with extreme symptoms of schizophrenia
C)A British Columbia Review Panel found that ECT treatment in one hospital had declined over a three-year period with the advent of more effective drug treatments.
D)Antidepressants are more effective than ECT and their popularity has led to the decrease and eventual ban of the use of ECT treatment

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Unilateral ECT is often preferred over bilateral ECT due to fewer cognitive side effects, although both are still used depending on the case.

Trends in the Use of ECT for the Treatment of Depression