Resources for rTMS
South Coast Private Hospital is excited to be able to offer the rTMS treatment in an outpatient setting. This means, you do not have to be admitted into hospital for this treatment. Resources are provided below regarding rTMS (outpatient):
Blackdog Institute
The Blackdog Institute is an independent not-for-profit Medicare research institute. They are currently undertaking research projects in the TMS arena.
The Department of Health
The Department of Health released a patient factsheet that explains that from the 1st November, rTMS therapy will be listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is responsible for training, educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and New Zealand. RANZCP has Australian and NZ based information on TMS.
The Mayo Clinic is an International resource used by many medical practitioners and facilities. The Mayo Clinic highlights additional information on how TMS works.
TMS Research
Perera et al (2016). The Clinical TMS Society Consensus Review and Treatment Recommendations for TMS Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
Pridmore, S (2018). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression
Taylor et al (2018). Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) safety: a practical guide for psychiatrists
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