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Lobotomy in Norwegian psychiatry

2005; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 16; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/0957154x05052224

1740-2360

Joar Tranøy, Wenche Blomberg,

Neurology and Historical Studies

Lobotomy is still a hidden chapter in the history of Norwegian psychiatry. The main reasons, which are discussed here, may have been the role of Ørnulv Ødegård at Gaustad Hospital in Oslo and the links between health authorities and the power élite in Norwegian psychiatry.