Table of Contents
1) Medical Qualifications of Practitioner
2) Appropriate Physical and Psychological Screenings of Patients
3) Patient Follow Up
4) Procedures and Protocols Used
With the recent surge of ketamine clinics popping up around the country, it can be quite tricky to know which one to choose. Listed below are four criteria that you should be looking for when selecting a ketamine clinic to suit your needs.
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.
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 free consultation with NeuConnections Ketamine & Wellness Clinic at the link below.)
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 NeuConnections Ketamine & Wellness Clinic, 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 an 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 NeuConnections, 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.
About NeuConnections Ketamine & Wellness Clinic
We are an Evidence-Based Center of Excellence and the leading provider of Ketamine Infusions, IV Infusions and IV Nutrient Therapy Clinics.
We Provide Effective Treatment For The Following Conditions: Major Depressive Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Chronic Migraines, Severe Anxiety, Migraines, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndromes. We also offer IV Nutrient Therapy and NAD+ for you to be your healthiest self.