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Private ADHD Titration

There is currently a nationwide shortage of medication that helps to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due to manufacturing problems and increased global demand.

Our service is private adhd titration meaning titration adhd instead of waiting for NHS funding via Right to Choose. Our assessment fees include the cost of one prescription.

Titration

A highly skilled consultant psychiatrist will conduct a thorough assessment of your ADHD. This includes a thorough medical history, and an assessment using the typical ADHD questionnaires and rating scales.

After your evaluation After your assessment, you will be informed that medication may be beneficial for your particular situation. This will be discussed during your follow-up appointment (which can take place in person, by video link or over the phone). Your clinician will discuss the various options for medications available. If you decide to start taking medication, we will help you the option of titrating your dose to maximize the benefits/side effects balance for you.

This process can take several weeks, and it involves gradually altering your child’s medication until the right balance is reached. It's not uncommon to to titrate up to three different medications before you find the one that best fits your child's ADHD. It is important that parents are involved in the titration process and be aware of their child's behavior so that they can let the doctors know whether the medication is working or causing adverse reactions.

Unless you have decided to return to NHS care the medication you take will be given as a prescription from a private pharmacy that you'll have to pay for at the pharmacy (this is not included in your consultation fee). You'll be required to attend six monthly appointments to monitor your medication - this includes blood pressure and pulse readings. Annual checks are also required.

Follow-up appointments

After the assessment is complete, you can schedule follow-up appointments with the psychiatrist. The appointment will usually be conducted through a zoom video call. However, in some circumstances, it might be possible to have an audio-only consultation to be conducted (again at an additional cost).

At this point we will discuss any treatment options and decide on a custom-made ADHD medication titration program. This will include a review of your medication dosage and a discussion of any possible side effects you might be experiencing. The cost of these titration adhd medication consultations is PS150 for face to face sessions and PS60 for telephone or online video consultations. Costs for medication are extra and are paid directly to the pharmacy.

The psychiatrist will ask questions regarding your family history and the effects of your ADHD symptoms on your daily life and any mental health issues you might be experiencing. ADHD is a genetic condition, so it's important to look into your family's history to determine if you're at chance of developing this disorder.

During this assessment it is essential that you are truthful and honest with the clinician in the sense that they will be using the information you provide to determine if you meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This is a crucial step in the process, since a failure to do so could result in an inaccurate diagnosis and therefore inappropriate prescribing of medication.

If you decide to receive treatment for ADHD, we'll arrange an appointment to follow-up with a psychiatrist that is skilled in this area. If you'd like to begin treatment right away, you can do this immediately following the diagnosis. You can also wait two weeks to consider the implications of the diagnosis and what options you have.

We suggest that if you are unsure about your preferences, you speak to your GP prior to booking your private appointment. Certain providers have different guidelines regarding whether or not they require an GP letter. Check if your GP accepts the Shared Care Agreement, which means you will be referred to them once you leave the clinic for prescription medication.

Medication

For many people who seek a private diagnosis of ADHD treatment is a key part of their journey. It isn't always easy to obtain prescriptions from psychiatrists on the NHS. NHS waiting lists can be notoriously long and GPs might be reluctant to refer patients to specialist services.

One way to get around this is to request your GP to refer you to Right to Choose (see psychiatry-uk and ADHD 360). This means that you can select a provider that offers an assessment and titration service. This will help you reduce time and be more convenient, especially if you have a busy schedule.

Once you have been identified as a candidate for this treatment your chosen doctor will examine you and decide whether or not you require to be adjusted on your medication. You will need to fill out forms that are different for each provider, but the most common ones are self-reporting questions and medical histories going to childhood and adulthood. These forms will help your clinician determine if there are any factors that could mean you shouldn't take ADHD medication, if they have been prescribed.

If you are on a titration medication, this will usually be a combination of non-stimulant and stimulant medications. These will be carefully assessed and monitored to determine the best combination for you. The titration procedure can be a lengthy process and may require multiple appointments before the dose becomes stable.

The frequency of your follow-up appointments will be contingent on the type and amount of medication you're taking. They could be scheduled monthly or quarterly. This will include your physician making sure that you are on the right medication, logging any side effects you've experienced, and making any adjustments needed to ensure that you remain on a safe dosage. You'll also be required to undergo a regular health check which can include blood pressure and pulse readings, as well as weight and weight measurements and an annual review.

For some it could be that they are satisfied with their medication and don't need a further discussion about their titration. If you need to discuss your titration or treatment plan in more detail, it is possible that you will be referred back to the private doctor that performed your initial evaluation. In this instance the titration adhd medication will be included in the consultation fee. The medication will then be provided through an individual prescription. This could cost more than a prescription from the NHS since the pharmacy will charge for the medication.