In comparing ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) to antidepressant medication, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT that
A)some patients have long-term memory problems after ECT.
B)continued treatment with medication or psychotherapy is not needed after ECT.
C)short-term memory loss is a side effect of treatment with ECT.
D)50% of psychotically depressed patients who do not improve using medication benefit from ECT.

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Continued treatment with medication or psychotherapy is still recommended after ECT to prevent relapse of depression.

In Comparing ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) to Antidepressant Medication, All of the Following