Safety Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider
If a provider can't answer these clearly, that itself is information.
This page has been written and edited by the publisher. It has not been reviewed by a licensed clinician.
This page is limited to safety-specific questions - monitoring, emergency preparedness, screening, and medication review. It is a subset of the full checklist, kept inside the Safety Center so it sits next to the risk pages it draws on.
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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Educational content only. Not medical advice. Discuss any treatment decisions with a qualified clinician.
Publisher and editor of Ketalux, based in Chicago, Illinois. Ira is a ketamine therapy patient, not a clinician. This is editorial review, not medical review: Ira is not a licensed clinician and does not provide diagnosis or medical care. Ketalux does not accept compensation from providers in exchange for favorable editorial coverage, evidence ratings, recommendations, patient referrals, or organic provider ranking. Read the full publisher disclosure →
Educational use only. The content on this page is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Ketamine and related therapies carry risks and are appropriate only under qualified medical supervision. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional about your individual situation. Information may change as research evolves.