In preparation for your first visit with Said A. Ibrahimi, M.D., Vortex Psychiatry, we will need some information.
Once we have verified your insurance benefits, a member of our staff will contact you as soon as possible to schedule your appointment. Please complete the information below.
Insurance Provider (if applicable):
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Relative or friend in case of emergency
I understand that The Injection & Infusion Clinic of Vortex Psychiatry does not accept insurance for Ketamine Infusion treatment. Upon request, I will be given a receipt that I may submit to my insurance for possible reimbursement. As well, I understand that if I cancel within 24 hours or do not show up for an appointment, I will be billed the entire amount of the appointment. I have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding this statement. We ask for a credit card to be kept on file. Any charges owed on your account balance past 30 days after insurance has been billed, or private pay accounts, will be charged 30 days after date of service. All annual fees effective December 1, 2023 will be charged as a new patient at the time of service, and follow up patients at the next date of service.
27. I certify that I have completed this questionnaire to the best of my knowledge by signing my name below:
Ketamine is approved by the FDA for use in children and adults for anesthesia and as a pain reliever during medical procedures. When administered in a low-dose infusion, ketamine is a medication that may provide relief of symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and acute and chronic pain. Ketamine's use for the treatment of pain, depression, or other mental illnesses is off-label. Off-label use of medications is legal and very common. In fact, about one in five prescriptions written in the US today is off-label.
Why Is Ketamine Being Recommended?
Numerous studies show that ketamine may be helpful in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, acute and pain. When administered by vein over a period of 40 minutes up to 4 hours (called an infusion), ketamine may help improve symptoms rather quickly. Improvements may last several days up to a few months. A series of infusions is recommended so that symptom relief has a longer duration of action. While the goal is an improvement of symptom individual results cannot be guaranteed.
What Will Be Done?
You will be receiving ketamine by IV Infusion. This means an IV catheter will be inserted into a vein of your hand or arm and a ketamine fluid will be dripped into the vein. During the infusion, your level of sedation, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen concentration, heart rhythm, and respiration will be monitored. After the treatment, you will need time to recover in the office and may take some sips of fluid during the recovery period. For depression, current research recommends that you receive 6 treatments over about two weeks as the primary treatment episode. Additional maintenance treatments may or may not be suggested, occurring about once a month or less frequently as recommended by your infusion provider. For pain, the frequency of Ketamine infusions is based on your specific type of pain and response to therapy.
What Safety Precautions Must You Take?
What Are the Possible Side Effects of Ketamine?
Possible side effects may include and are not limited to:
Rare side effects of ketamine are:
Side effects of receiving of IV are:
Important Notices and Agreements:
My Consent for Ketamine Treatment is Voluntary:
My request for ketamine infusion treatments as described is entirely voluntary and I have not been offered any inducement to consent. I understand that I may refuse ketamine treatments at any time. Any money I have deposited for future treatments will be refunded to me if I choose not to proceed with future infusions. I have been advised that I can seek a second opinion from another provider before agreeing to have ketamine treatment and I am choosing to proceed at this time, with or without this second opinion. I have notified my mental health provider and/or primary care provider of my ketamine infusion therapy.
Statement of Person Giving Informed Consent
The provider treating my symptoms of depression or anxiety or other psychiatric symptoms is:
In case of emergency, I hereby authorize my ketamine provider to disclose my medical records, to EMS and to the individual listed above or the appropriate personnel in his or her office. I further authorize the individual listed above to disclose my medical records, including any history of substance use or abuse, to my ketamine provider, or appropriate personnel in his or her office. I also authorize my ketamine provider to discuss my care and share my medical information for the purposes of monitoring, quality control or safety concerns.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
My Emergency Contact is:
I hereby authorize my ketamine to disclose my medical condition to the above person in the event of concern about my post procedure recovery or any emergency situation so that this person may assist me as needed.
Treatment: Administration of intravenous ketamine for non-anesthetic indications (KNAI)
Doctor's Statement:
In my opinion, there is no reason to doubt this patient's capacity to make this decision. I have explained the treatment to the patient. In particular, I have described the intended benefits, potentially including:
I have also outlined significant, unavoidable, potential and/or frequently occurring risks, including short-term effects of increased anxiety, increased blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, feelings of unreality, hallucinations, cardiac arrhythmias, salivation, rashes, psychosis, and/or misperceptions.
Long-term effects are unclear, but cognitive difficulties, bladder problems, and elevated liver enzymes have been reported in some with high-dose and frequent usage.
In certain cases, we may need to administer IV medications for: nausea/vomiting, hypertension, allergic reactions, and/or severe anxiety.
We may add magnesium, lidocaine, and/or other medications prior to your infusion, which we will let you know before the infusion begins.
I have also discussed:
Statement and Signature of Patient
You will be offered a copy of this form. You have the right to stop treatment at any time, including after you have signed this form.
I understand the information that I have been given about the treatment described on this form.
I agree to the course of treatment described on this form.
For Vortex Psychiatry
Our Notice of Privacy Practices provides information about how we may use or disclose protected health information. The notice contains a patient's rights section describing your rights under the law. You ascertain that by your signature that you have reviewed our notice before signing this consent. The terms of the notice may change, if so, you will be notified at your next visit to update your signature/date.
You have the right to restrict how your protected health information is used and disclosed for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. We are not required to agree with this restriction, but if we do, we shall honor this agreement. The HIP AA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) law allows for the use of the information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
By signing this form, you consent to our use and disclosure of your protected healthcare information and potentially anonymous usage in a publication. You have the right to revoke this consent in writing, signed by you. However, such revocation will not be retroactive.
By signing this form, I understand that:
Please answer the following:
You will be evaluated, trained, and by a licensed provider. We wish to take this opportunity to welcome you and also to state some basic principles we believe are essential in establishing a good relationship between us. Please read through this information, asking questions as needed.
1. INITIAL INTERVIEW: Your first history and physical is considered an evaluation interview and exam. At the time of this appointment, the following decisions will be made with you:
2. APPOINTMENTS: Each appointment varies in length depending on your chief complaint. Typically, 40 min infusion appointments take just under 2 hours, At the end of each appointment, you can make arrangements for your next appointment, or you may also book all your prescribed appointments at once.
3. CANCELLATIONS: If you find that you need to cancel an appointment, please give us much notice as possible so that we can schedule people that are on our waiting list. You will be personally charged for your appointment if not canceled at least 24 hours in advance other than for emergency reasons.
4. PAYMENTS: We would greatly appreciate payment in full for each office prior to the start of your appointment. If you do not have a charge card. We will accept cash and credit cards.
5. INSURANCE: Insurance is an agreement between you and your insurance company as to how treatment will be paid for. We will assist you in any way possible by providing receipts and documentation. We currently do not directly participate with insurance plans for Ketamine Infusion treatment. However, we will assist you by giving you receipt; to submit, and follow-up contacts. Some insurance companies will pay for a portion of outpatient ketamine infusion services. You should check with your insurance company representative to find out the specific requirements and limitations of this coverage. We will be happy to assist you in the preparation of insurance forms if you feel there is a chance your insurance company will pay for these services. The hourly rate will apply. Payments for services received through Vortex Psychiatry are ultimately your responsibility. If your insurance company requires that outpatient ketamine infusion services be preauthorized, it is your responsibility to initiate the preauthorization process, i.e. contacting your primary care physician, insurance company, or a third party "gatekeeper". Failure to obtain the required preauthorization for outpatient mental health services will result in you being held 100% responsible for all charges.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY: All information regarding the specific nature of your treatment is maintained at The Injection & Infusion Clinic of Vortex Psychiatry and is considered confidential within the office unless specified by you in writing. However, each provider at this office reserves the right to use specialty consultation with other medical providers at the office as deemed necessary. We follow HIPAA and maintain confidentiality.
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Do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery for 12 hours after your infusion.
Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours after your infusion.
Avoid solid food for the next 1 hour, and drink liquids instead.
Your next appointment:
Contact us below with the occurrence of any side effects including nausea/vomiting, anxiety, or any other concems.
Said A Ibrahim | MD
925-648-2650
4155 Blackhawk Circle Plaza
suite 240
Danville, CA 94506
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