Psychiatric Patient Develops Uncontrollable Seizures Following Shock Therapy

ByVictoria Negron

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Updated onJuly 10, 2018

Psychiatric Patient Develops Uncontrollable Seizures Following Shock Therapy

This case involves a 45-year-old male patient with a history of severe depression and seizures. He was admitted to a psychiatric facility following a suicide attempt and was given several psychiatric evaluations. The patient was deemed in severe and critical condition. It was determined that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was the most viable option for full recovery. Following the patient’s ECT treatment, he presented with abnormal psychotic symptoms and was diagnosed with non-convulsive status epilepticus.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Please describe your background in neuropsychiatry.

Expert Witness Response E-096113

inline imageI am a neuropsychiatrist and have directed ECT services at multiple hospitals and health systems over my career. The basic clinical scenario described below is familiar to me, and I have served as an expert in previous cases.

Expert Bio:

inline imageThis board-certified expert completed his internship and residency in general psychiatry and has remained active in the neuropsychiatry field as a member of several psychiatry and neuropsychiatry associations. He is also a former professor of psychiatry and associate director and staff psychiatrist at a large hospital. Currently, he is an associate professor of neuropsychiatry at a prominent medical school and a medical director at a leading psychiatric hospital.

About the author

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron has extensive experience in journalism and thought leadership in the legal space, with a background crafting content, whitepapers, webinars, and current event articles pertaining to the role of expert witnesses in complex litigation matters. She is a skilled professional specializing in B2B product marketing and content marketing. Currently, she serves as an Enterprise Product Marketing Manager at Postman, and previously held the position of Technical Product Marketing Manager at Palantir Technologies, where she developed her skills in launch strategies, go-to-market strategy, and competitive analysis.

Her expertise in content marketing was further refined during her tenure at the Expert Institute, where she progressed from a Marketing Writer to Senior Content Marketing Manager, and eventually to Associate Director of Content & Product Marketing. In these roles, she honed her abilities in digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, and thought leadership.

Educationally, Victoria holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Art, and Hispanic Studies from Hamilton College. Her diverse educational background and professional experience have equipped her with a robust skill set in product marketing, content development, and strategic marketing initiatives.

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