The Ministry of Health approved a new standard for the treatment of depression in adults

The Ministry of Health of Russia approved an updated clinical standard for the care of adult patients with depressive disorders. The document is published on the portal of legal acts.

According to the new requirements, each patient must undergo a comprehensive examination by specialists of several profiles. The list includes consultations of a neurologist, ophthalmologist, therapist, urologist and obstetrician-gynecologist, as well as a medical psychologist.

Laboratory diagnostics has been expanded and now includes a detailed blood test, biochemical parameters, lipid metabolism evaluation and a general urine test. In addition, testing for hepatitis B and C, HIV infection and syphilis is provided.

Hardware methods have been added to the list of therapeutic procedures. We are talking about electropuncture, electroneurostimulation of the brain, acupuncture with high-frequency currents and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Also included in the standard are procedures such as plasmapheresis, hypoxic exposure and intravenous blood irradiation.

At the same time, from the list of drugs for the treatment of depression, promazine, chlorprotixen, thioridazine, olanzapine and imipramine were excluded.