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Private ADHD Titration There is currently a national shortage of medication to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due both to manufacturing problems and an increased global demand. Our service provides private ADHD adjustment instead of waiting for NHS funding through Right to Choose. Our assessments cost include the cost of one prescription. Titration A thorough assessment of your ADHD symptoms will be carried out by a highly experienced consultant Psychiatrist. This includes a thorough medical history, as well as an assessment using the typical ADHD questionnaires and rating scales. After your evaluation, you will be informed if medication is considered to be beneficial in your case. This will take place at your follow up appointment (which could be in person via video link or by telephone). Your doctor will explain the various options for medication and, if you choose to start on medication we will suggest titrating the dose to maximize the balance of benefits and side effects for you. This process may take a few weeks and involves gradually adjusting your child's medication until the appropriate balance is reached. It's not uncommon to to titrate as high as three different medications before you can find the one that best suits your child's ADHD. It is crucial that parents are involved in the titration process and be on the lookout for their child's behavior so that they can inform the doctor if the medication is helping or causing adverse effects. Unless you have decided to return to NHS treatment the medication you take will be issued with a private prescription which you'll need to pay for at the pharmacy (this is not included in your consultation fees). You must attend six-monthly appointments to check your medication. This includes blood pressure and pulse measurements. Annual exams are also required. Follow-up appointments Once the assessment has been completed, you will be able to book follow up appointments with the psychiatrist, as necessary. Typically, the appointment will take place through a video call using zoom, although in certain cases it may be possible to do an audio-only consultation (again at an additional cost). We will then go over treatment options and decide on a bespoke, individualised ADHD medication adjustment. This will include an assessment of your medication dosage and a discussion of any possible side effects you might be experiencing. The cost for these titration appointments is PS150 for face to face sessions and PS60 for online or phone video consultations. The pharmacy will be charged for any medication costs. The psychiatrist will ask questions regarding your family history and the effects of your ADHD symptoms on your life and any mental health issues you might be experiencing. ADHD can be a hereditary condition, which is why it's crucial to assess your family background to determine if you are at a greater chance of developing this condition. During this assessment it is vital that you are truthful and honest with your doctor who will be using the information you provide to determine if you have the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This is an essential step in the process because if you don't do it, it could result in an incorrect diagnosis, and thus an incorrect prescribing of medication. If you decide to seek treatment for ADHD, we'll arrange a follow-up appointment with a psychiatrist that is skilled in this area. If you want to start treatment immediately you can start treatment when you are diagnosed. You can also take two weeks to consider the implications of the diagnosis and what options you have. If you are unsure of what you would prefer, we suggest that you talk to your GP prior to booking your private examination as some 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 referred back to them for the prescription for medication. Medication Medication is an integral element of the process for many people who are seeking an official ADHD diagnosis. Finding a prescription from an NHS psychiatrist can be a challenge and time-consuming. NHS waiting lists are notoriously long, and GPs are often reluctant to refer patients on to specialist services. Inquiring 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 choose an organization that offers an assessment and titration. This will help you save time and be more convenient, especially when you are on a tight work schedule. Once you've been referred, your clinician will examine you to determine if you require medication titration. You will be asked to fill out forms that differ by doctor but the most common ones are self-report questionnaires and medical histories from childhood and adulthood. These forms will assist your doctor to determine if there are any factors that could mean you shouldn't take ADHD medication, in the event that they've been prescribed. If you are being titrated, the medication will be a combination stimulants and nonstimulant medicines. iampsychiatry.com will be carefully trialled and monitored to find the most suitable combination for you, taking into consideration any current conditions you suffer from. The titration process can be long and may require a number of additional appointments before you are stable. Based on the type of medication you are taking, follow-up appointments could be scheduled monthly or quarterly. The appointment will involve your doctor checking to see if you are taking the correct medication, noting any adverse effects you have had and making any adjustments needed to ensure that you're on a dose that is safe. You will be required to go to an annual health check-up and routine health exam that includes blood pressure, pulse, and weight measurements. For some it could be because they are satisfied with their medication and don't need any further discussion on their titration. If you're required to discuss your titration plan or treatment plan in more detail, it is possible that you'll be sent back to the private doctor that performed your initial evaluation. In this instance, the titration will be included in the consultation fee. The medication will be provided through a private prescription. It could cost more than an NHS prescription since the pharmacy will charge for the medication.