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Private ADHD Titration
There is a national shortage of medications to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due both to manufacturing issues and an increase in demand worldwide.
Our service is private adhd titration private titration instead of waiting for NHS funding through Right to Choose. Our assessment fees cover the cost of a single prescription.
Titration
A highly experienced psychiatrist consultant will conduct a thorough assessment of your ADHD. This includes a complete medical history, as well as an assessment using the standard ADHD questionnaires and titration rating scales.
After your examination, you will be informed if medication is considered to be beneficial for your situation. This will be discussed during your follow-up appointment (which can take place in person, via video link, or over the phone). Your doctor will go over the different options for medication available. If you decide to start taking medication, we can help you the option of titrating your dose to optimize the benefits/side-effects balance for you.
This process may take several weeks, and requires gradually altering your child’s medication until the proper balance is achieved. It is not unusual to have to titrate two or three medicines before finding the one that is best for your child's ADHD symptoms. It is essential that parents participate in the titration process and be aware of their child's behavior, so they can inform the doctor if the medication is helping or causing adverse effects.
If you do not decide to return to NHS care and have decided to return to NHS care, your medication will be issued with a private prescription which you will need to pay for at the pharmacy (this is not included in the consultation fee). You must keep up with your appointments every six months to monitor your medication. This includes the measurement of pulse and blood pressure. Annual reviews are also required.
Follow-up appointments
Once the assessment has been completed, you will be able to make appointment with the psychiatrist, as appropriate. The appointment is typically conducted through a zoom video call. In some instances, titration it could be possible to have an audio-only appointment to be conducted (again with an additional cost).
We will then go over treatment options and choose an individualised, bespoke ADHD medication titration. This will include an assessment of your medication dosage as well as a discussion around any side effects you might be experiencing. The cost of these titration sessions is PS150 for face-to-face sessions and PS60 for online or phone video consultations. The pharmacy will charge you for any medication costs.
The psychiatrist will also ask you about your family background and the impact your ADHD symptoms impact your life, including any issues with relationships you may be experiencing or other mental health problems that you might be experiencing. This is due to the fact that ADHD is a genetic disorder and it is crucial to look into any family history that could indicate that you're at risk of developing the disorder.
During this assessment it is vital to be truthful and honest with your doctor in the sense that they will use the information you provide to determine whether you are able to meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This is an important step, since the wrong diagnosis can result in an inappropriate prescription of medication.
If you decide to be treated for ADHD we'll schedule an appointment to follow-up with a psychiatrist that is skilled in this area. This can be scheduled within the first few days of your diagnosis if are keen to begin treatment right away, or within two weeks if you would like more time to think about the implications of your diagnosis and the possibilities that are available to you.
If you're not sure what you would prefer, we suggest that you speak 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 advise that you check whether your GP accepts a "Shared-Care Agreement that means that once discharged from the clinic, you will be returned to them for the prescription for the medication.
Medication
The medication process is an essential element of the process for many who are seeking a private ADHD diagnosis. It isn't always easy to obtain prescriptions from psychiatrists on the NHS. NHS waiting lists can be extremely long and GPs might be reluctant to refer patients to specialist services.
One method to avoid this is to request your GP to refer you through Right to Choose (see psychiatry-uk and ADHD 360). You can select a provider who offers a private assessment service and titration. This will help you to save time and also be more convenient, particularly in the event of a hectic work schedule.
Once you have been recommended by this method your chosen doctor will assess you and decide whether or not you're required to be monitored for a dose of medication. You will need to complete forms that differ by provider but the most frequent ones are self-reporting questionnaires and medical histories that go to childhood and adulthood. These will help your clinician identify any factors that might indicate that you shouldn't be taking ADHD medications if they are prescribed.
If you are titrated on medication, it is likely to be a combination of stimulants and non-stimulant medications. The combination will be carefully tested and monitored to determine the most suitable combination for you, taking into consideration any medical conditions you may have. The titration can be long and may require several extra appointments before your dose is stable.
The frequency of your follow-up appointments is contingent on the type and quantity of medication you're taking. They could be scheduled monthly or quarterly. This will involve your clinician making sure that you are stable on the medication, noting any adverse effects you've experienced, and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that you're in a safe dosage. You'll also be required to attend a routine health check, which could include blood pressure and pulse readings, as well as weight and weight measurements as well as an annual check-up.
Some patients may be content with their medication, and don't need to discuss their titration process further. However, for those who require further discussion about their titration and treatment plan it's possible to be referred back to the private clinic that conducted their initial assessment. If this occurs, the titration consultation will be part of their consultation fee, and they will receive their medication on a private prescription (see Consultation fees above). This could cost more than an NHS prescription as the pharmacy will charge for the medication.