With the recent surge of ketamine clinics popping up around the country, choosing the right one can be challenging. This growing popularity of ketamine infusions as a treatment for conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain has led to a wide variety of clinics with differing standards, making it essential to know what to look for. The decision to undergo ketamine treatment is a significant one, so ensuring you select a clinic with the highest level of safety and expertise is crucial to achieving the best possible outcomes.
Listed below are four key criteria to consider when selecting a ketamine clinic that best suits your needs. From verifying the credentials of the medical professionals administering the infusions to assessing the facility’s safety standards and patient care approach, these factors can make a considerable difference in your treatment experience. Taking the time to evaluate these aspects will give you peace of mind and help you make an informed decision that aligns with your health goals.
Medical Qualifications of Practitioner
Ketamine has been well documented by the FDA for its use as an anesthetic. Therefore, it is only appropriate that clinics have a doctor on staff who is familiar and highly trained with ketamine and its applications, both traditional and alternative. However, having only one doctor trained in anesthesiology is not enough. Another essential qualification to have is someone with experience in dealing with depression. This area of expertise falls under psychologists and psychiatrists.
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Appropriate Physical and Psychological Screening of Patients
Many people ask themselves, "Is ketamine right for me?" Other than solid research (if you're reading this, you've already begun this step so congratulations!) you may also want to schedule a consultation at a clinic near you. (If you're ready for that step, you can schedule a consultation with us here.) The query should include both a physical and psychological screening. If this process is skipped, and you're automatically deemed a fit for their clinic and treatments, be wary that this particular clinic may only be looking for monetary gain and not concerned about your well being.
At Neuromend, once you contact us and/or we receive a referral from your primary mental health provider - i.e., psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or counselor - you will be contacted by our team. You will receive a NeuroMend initial screening packet to complete and return, for our physicians to determine whether you are a candidate for ketamine infusion treatments. In the second phase of the screening process, you will be contacted to schedule your initial clinical interview and potential infusion date.
Patient Follow Up
A Ketamine treatment's efficacy varies with each individual. Some find relief immediately while others require a bit more time. No matter how long it takes, your provider should be with you every step of the way, keeping you informed about all aspects of the process. Also, a clinic should never hold you or your information hostage. Ketamine treatments work best when there is a free flow of information between the clinic and any other health care providers you may have.
At NeuroMend, we are with you every step of the way. Following your initial treatment, our mental health specialist will follow up with you and your primary mental health provider to monitor your depressive symptoms and determine your need for maintenance infusions.
Procedures and Protocols Used
When receiving your ketamine infusion treatments, nothing should be a surprise. The clinic you have chosen should keep you well informed of all procedures and protocols that will occur. A clinic's goal should be to ease you into treatment in the least stressful way possible.
NeuroMend Infusion Center offers ketamine infusion treatments in a peaceful, spa-like environment with cutting-edge technology and a highly-trained, knowledgeable, and compassionate team of medical and mental health clinicians. For more of what to expect during treatment, check out our patient information page.
NeuroMend Infusion Center is an Evidence-Based Center of Excellence, and we look forward to serving you.
ABOUT NEUROMEND INFUSION CENTER
We are an Evidence-Based Center of Excellence and the leading provider of Ketamine Infusions, IV Infusions and Ketamine Consulting Services for Ketamine Clinics and IV Therapy Clinics.
We Provide Effective Treatment For The Following Conditions: Major Depressive Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Suicidal Ideations, Chronic Migraines, Severe Anxiety, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndromes.
