Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Shouldn’t Just Be a Last Resort
For decades, the treatment of clinical depression has followed the same outdated flow chart: Try one antidepressant, then another, then a combination, then maybe just one more. Finally, when all pharmaceutical attempts fail, consider other approaches. This protocol, called step therapy, has come under tremendous scrutiny, as it prioritizes the least expensive treatments over ones that may be more expensive but also more effective. This practice serves to protect insurance companies’ bottom line, potentially at the expense of patients’ well-being. ….[READ]
