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There is a nationwide shortage of medication to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due to manufacturing issues and a growing global demand.
Our service offers private ADHD treatment instead of waiting for NHS funding via Right to Choose. Our assessment fees include the cost of one prescription.
Titration
A thorough assessment of your ADHD symptoms will be conducted by a highly experienced consultant psychiatrist. This will include an examination of your medical history as well as an assessment using the common ADHD rating scales and questionnaires.
After your examination After your assessment, you will be informed if medication would be beneficial for your particular situation. This will be discussed during your follow-up appointment (which can be done in person by video link, in person or by telephone). Your clinician will discuss the various medication options available. If you decide to start taking medication, we will help you to titrate your dose to optimize the benefits/side-effects balance for you.
This process can take several weeks and involves adjusting your child's medication gradually until the proper balance is reached. It's not uncommon to have to titrate up to three different medications before you find the one that best suits your child's ADHD. It is essential for parents to take part in this process of
titration period adhd and keep an eye on their child's behavior, so that they can let the doctor know whether the medication is helping or causing side effects.
If you decide to go back to NHS treatment you will be issued an individual prescription for your medication. You will have to pay at the pharmacy. This is not included in the consultation fee. You will need to keep up with your appointments every six months to monitor your medication. This includes blood pressure and pulse measurements. Annual reviews are also mandatory.
Follow-up appointments
Once the assessment has been completed, you will be able to make appointment with the psychiatrist, as appropriate. The appointment will usually be conducted by video conference using zoom. However, in certain cases, it may be possible to have an audio-only consultation to be conducted (again at an additional cost).
At this point we will discuss treatment options and agree upon a bespoke individualised
ADHD medication titration strategy. This will include a discussion and review of your medication dose, as well as any adverse effects you might be experiencing. The titration sessions cost PS150 for face-to-face sessions, and PS60 by video or phone consultation. Costs for medication are extra and are paid directly to the pharmacy.
The psychiatrist will ask questions about your family history as well as the impact of your ADHD symptoms on your daily life and any mental health issues that you might be experiencing. ADHD can be a hereditary condition, and it's vital to assess your family background to determine if you are at chance of developing this disorder.
During this assessment it is vital that you are truthful and honest with the clinician in the sense that they will use the information you provide to determine whether you meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This is a vital step in the process, as failing to do so could lead to an inaccurate diagnosis and therefore inappropriate prescribing of medication.
If you've decided you'd like to be treated for your ADHD We will set up a follow-up appointment with one of our psychiatrists that specialize in this area. If you want to start treatment right away you can start treatment immediately following the diagnosis. You can also wait two weeks to consider the implications of the diagnosis and the options available to you.
We recommend that if you are unsure about your preferences, you speak to your GP prior to booking your private examination. Some providers have different policies regarding whether or not they require the submission of a GP letter. We also suggest to check if your GP accepts a "Shared-Care Agreement which means that once discharged from the clinic you will be sent back to them to get the prescription for medication.
Medication
Medication is an integral element of the process for many people who are seeking a private ADHD diagnosis. Finding an appointment with an NHS psychiatrist can be difficult and lengthy. NHS waiting lists are notoriously
how long does adhd titration take, and GPs are often reluctant to refer patients on to specialist services.
One method to avoid this is to ask your GP to refer you through Right to Choose (see psychiatry-uk and ADHD 360). You can choose a service that offers a private assessment service and the titration. This can help you to save time and also be more convenient, particularly when you are on a tight schedule.
Once you have been recommended by this method the doctor you choose will examine you and decide whether or not you require to be titrated on medication. You will be asked to fill out forms that differ by doctor but the most important ones are self-report forms and medical histories from childhood to adulthood. These forms will help your clinician determine if there are reasons that suggest you shouldn't take ADHD medications, when they've been prescribed.
If you are being titrated, the medication will consist of stimulants and non-stimulant drugs. These will be carefully assessed and monitored to determine the right combination for you. The process of titration can be lengthy and may require a few extra appointments before you are stable on your dosage.
Based on the type of medication you are taking, follow-up appointments could be scheduled monthly or quarterly. Your clinician will check whether you are safe with the medication, record any side effects that you have experienced and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that you remain on a dose that is safe. You will be required to attend an annual review as well as a routine health exam that includes blood pressure, pulse, and weight measurements.
For some, it may be that they are satisfied with their medication and don't need an additional discussion regarding their
titration adhd medication. If you're looking to discuss your titration or treatment plan further it is likely that you'll be sent back to the private doctor who made your initial assessment. If this occurs, the titration consultation will be included in the consultation fee, and they will receive their medication via private prescription (see Consultation fees above). This could cost more than an NHS prescription as the pharmacy will charge for the medication.