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Private ADHD Titration

There is currently a nationwide shortage of medication that helps to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due both to manufacturing problems as well as an increase in demand worldwide.

Our service can provide private ADHD testing as an alternative to waiting for NHS funding through Right to Choose. Our assessment fees cover the cost of a single prescription.

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A highly experienced consultant psychiatrist will conduct a thorough evaluation of your ADHD. This includes a complete medical history, and an evaluation using the standard ADHD questionnaires and rating scales.

After your examination, you will be informed that medication may be beneficial in your particular situation. This will take place during your follow-up appointment (which can be scheduled in person, via video link or by telephone). Your physician will go over the different options for medication available. If you decide to begin medication, we will help you to titrate your dose to optimize the benefits/side-effects balance for you.

This process could take a few weeks. It requires adjusting your child's dosage slowly until the right balance is achieved. It is not uncommon to to adjust up to three different medications before you find the one that best fits your child's ADHD. Parents must participate in this titration for adhd process and keep an eye on their child's behavior, so that they can inform the doctor if the medicine is helping or causing side effects.

Unless you have decided to return to NHS care, your medication will be issued with a private prescription which you'll have to pay for at the pharmacy (this is not included in the consultation fee). You must attend six monthly appointments to monitor your medication. This includes pulse and blood pressure readings. Annual exams are also required.

Follow-up appointments

Once the assessment is completed, you can schedule follow-up appointments with the psychiatrist. 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).

In this session, we'll discuss any treatment options we have and decide on a custom-made ADHD medication titration strategy. This will include a review of your medication dosage and an examination of any adverse effects you may be experiencing. These titrations cost PS150 for face-toface sessions and PS60 via telephone or video consultation. The pharmacy will charge you for any medication costs.

The psychiatrist will also ask you about your family history and the impact your ADHD symptoms can have on your life, including any relationship issues you might be facing or any other mental health problems that you may be suffering from. ADHD can be a genetic condition, which is why it's crucial to look into your family's history in order to determine if you are at risk of developing this disorder.

During this assessment it is vital that you are truthful and open with the doctor who will be using the information you provide to determine if you meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This is an important step, since the wrong diagnosis can lead to inappropriate medication prescription.

If you decide to be treated for ADHD we'll schedule a follow-up appointment with a psychiatrist who is specialized in this field. If you'd like to start treatment immediately it is possible to start treatment when you are diagnosed. You can also wait for two weeks before considering the implications of the diagnosis and what options you have.

If you're not sure what you would prefer, we suggest that you talk with your GP before booking your private appointment as certain providers have different policies about whether they require an GP referral letter or not. We also recommend to confirm that your GP accepts a "Shared Care Agreement', which means that once discharged from the clinic, you will be returned to them for the prescription for medication.

Medication

Medication is an integral aspect of the treatment process for many people who are looking for an official ADHD diagnosis. The process of getting an appointment with an NHS psychiatrist can be difficult and lengthy. NHS waiting lists are notoriously long, and GPs are often reluctant to refer patients on to specialist services.

Requesting your GP to refer through Right to Choose is one way to avoid this (see psychiatry UK and ADHD 360). This means that you can select an organization that offers a private assessment and titration service. This can reduce your wait time significantly and is more convenient if you are working and have a full schedule.

If you are recommended, your physician will evaluate your condition to determine if you require medication adjustment. You'll have to complete forms that are different for each provider however the most commonly used ones are self-reporting questionnaires and medical histories that go to your childhood and into adulthood. These will help your clinician identify any conditions that could suggest you should not take ADHD medications if they're prescribed.

If you are being titrated, the medication will consist of stimulants and non-stimulant drugs. They will be carefully tested and monitored to determine the most effective combination for you, taking into consideration any medical conditions you may have. The titration for adhd procedure can be lengthy and may require a number of additional appointments before your dose is stable.

The frequency of your follow-up appointments is contingent on the type and quantity of medication that you are taking. They can be scheduled for monthly or quarterly. Your physician will make sure whether you are safe with the medication, record any side effects you have experienced and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that you remain on a safe dose. You'll also be required to attend a regular health check that may include blood pressure, pulse and weight readings and an annual check-up.

For some it could be because they are content with their medication and don't need a further discussion about their titration. For those who do need further discussions about the titration process and treatment plan, it's possible that they will be passed back to the private clinic that made their initial assessment. In this case, the titration will be included in the consultation cost. The medication will then be given via an individual prescription. It could cost more than an NHS prescription because the pharmacy will charge for the medication.