Psychiatric patients are evaluated in our department and their treatment is carried out with medication therapy and psychotherapy. Patients who apply to Main Emergency Department of Hacettepe Hospital in need of emergency care are evaluated by the consultant physician and other members of faculty consulted; and their treatment is addressed. A ward is also available for inpatients. In addition to medication therapy and individual psychotherapy, groups psychoteraphy is also available in our department which also offers the opportunity of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Electroconvulsive treatment is performed with a MECTA spECTrum 5000q. The device, which can generate ultra-brief impulses, allows efficient dose titration. In order to boost the functionality level of our inpatients, ergoteraphy is practices under the supervision of ergoteraphy teacher in charge.
Patients who apply or are referred to our department are examined and evaluated by reviewing all other tests and reports by academic staff, instructors and residents of our department. In the event that a therapy is deemed appropriate, patient is informed and therapy is recommended.