rTMS Process at Oaktree Connect
Our patients highly rate Oaktree for its tranquil atmosphere and the smooth flow of the entire process of TMS, thanks to our skilled and committed practitioners.
You do not need any long, complicated or expensive physical investigations to start your treatment. This is because rTMS stimulates the brain cells and improves their structure and function with no effect on any organs or functioning of the rest of the body.
Process for RTMS at Oaktree Connect, Birmingham Clinic
Step 1: Screening
Preliminary questionnaires will be sent to you to screen for the disorder you seek treatment for. You will also have to complete forms to confirm treatment suitability.
Step 2: Assessment
An rTMS expert psychiatrist will see you for a comprehensive mental health assessment. This will include:
• Diagnosis
• Assessment of suitability for rTMS
• Discussion and recommendation for tailor made care for you that may include rTMS, medication, psychological (talking) therapy, signposting to other organisations.
They may also provide written information to you about the diagnosed disorder, sleep, lifestyle changes etc., as required.
Step 3: First rTMS appointment
You will be given a date to attend our Birmingham rTMS clinic to commence treatment.
Your rTMS practitioner will give you a treatment consent form and disorder specific questionnaires to complete.
Step 4: Starting treatment
The rTMS practitioner will start the first session with you, having done the marking of the area of the head where the ‘paddle’ will be placed for treatment. You can continue your regular routine for the day after the treatment as there is no impairment in function due to the treatment.
Ongoing Support With rTMS
We know from research that regular maintenance sessions as part of the continuing care will benefit you and prevent depression or anxiety disorder symptoms to return. The positive effects of rTMS treatment are on-going in enhancing your brain cells and hence function.
You can decide if you would like to continue 5 sessions every three months with substantial discounts with our ‘Top up’ package.
