Medicine’s Controversial Practice: the Frontal Lobe Lobotomy Explored
Words: 561 2108The frontal lobe lobotomy, once a common practice in psychiatry, is now a dark and controversial chapter in the history of medical science. Developed in the early 20th century and widely used for treating various mental disorders, the procedure has since been condemned for its crude methodology and the severe and often debilitating side effects it caused. This essay explores the development, application, and ethical implications of frontal lobe lobotomies, shedding light on why this practice was eventually abandoned. The […]