Safety Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider
If a provider can't answer these clearly, that itself is information.
Credentials and oversight
- Who is the prescribing physician? What is their training in ketamine medicine?
- Is a licensed clinician present throughout the session?
- What is the clinic's medical director's background?
Monitoring and emergency
- What vitals are monitored during the session?
- What is the clinic's emergency protocol? Is a crash cart on site?
- Where would you transfer me if something went wrong?
Screening and care
- What screening do you require before treatment?
- What would cause you to decline or pause my treatment?
- What integration support do you offer or recommend?
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