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A member asked:

My dr has recommended ect or rtms? says it's my choice? is one more effective @ mdd? or even substance abuse?

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Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Ect is : Ect is more effective ; tms is not covered by most insurance.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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