Jess McDonald
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Why am I being asked to take blood pressure readings?
The monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate is a requirement of the safe prescribing of ADHD medications.
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If my child is prescribed medication, can other assessments and services still be accessed if they start the medication?
Yes, they can. Starting medication does not exclude your child from accessing the other post-diagnostic services that we offer. For example, the ProblemShared education navigator service could be i...
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Why can my GP not carry out titration?
As per the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, all medication for ADHD should only be initiated by a healthcare professional with training and expertise in diagnosi...
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As a parent/caregiver, do I attend my child's assessment with them?
Depending on your child’s age, it may be easier for us to talk with them alone, or it may be that your child wishes to have you present. It can be useful for young people and their families to reme...
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Can I use my smartphone to attend a session?
Yes, the video conferencing link for your session will work on any device that has a video calling function and a camera.
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Does my child need to be present to receive their report?
The child doesn't need to attend the feedback session but is very welcome to.
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What happens once titration is completed and I am stabilised on my medication?
Once you have reached a stable dosage of medication, we will write to your GP requesting that they accept you into shared care and take on responsibility for your ongoing prescribing. If they agree...
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How do I connect with my practitioner?
Once you have chosen your practitioner and have booked an appointment, we will send you a text message and an email with a link to a virtual private meeting room. You should click on this link at t...
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What is shared care?
Shared care is the transfer of your ongoing prescribing from a specialist (ProblemShared) to your GP, where this is suitable and in your best interest.
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If I want to double check when my appointments are, where can I access this information?
You will receive an email with the details of your assessment sessions, including the date and time of each one, and the necessary links to meet your clinician online. You will also be sent a remin...