Reviews

Our process

As part of our process, we will offer regular reviews and follow-ups for children and adults receiving ADHD treatment. As part of our service, we ensure that all children and adults are followed up on and progressing well with any treatment strategies.

Who completes the review

At ADHD Team our reviews are completed by a health professional with training and expertise in managing ADHD.

How often are reviews

The frequency of review depends on various factors- this could be the diagnosis, or whether someone is taking medication.

At least once a year, we will review medication and discuss the further involvment with the medication.

What does a review include?

What is included in a review will depend on the individual. Generally, our reviews may include the following:

• Preference of the child, teenager or adult with ADHD
• How well the treatment is working
• What support is needed
• Reviewing diaries
• Any effects that come with missing a dosage, periods of no treatment, and planned dose reductions
• Current medication
• Impact of medication on any conditions such as mental health, physical health or neurodevelopmental
• If ADHD symptoms continue to override the medication
• Medical history which will look at any conditions that may correspond with other conditions for certain medicines
• Clinical needs- check if medication needs amending to ensure education and employment are impacted
• Height and weight which is measured by normal range: age, sex, height.
• Blood pressure and baseline pulse are measured with sized cuff and compared to range for age for a cardiovascular assessment
• A review with confirmation for further treatment and meeting the criteria for ADHD
• A review of social circumstances and mental health
• Presence of additional conditions (mental health)

Medication reviews

We want people who have ADHD to open up about their needs. That may be to stop or change medication, we ensure individuals are fully involved in the decision making the process about stopping treatments.

There may be benefits or harms depending on the balance of medication prescribed, therefore, we consider the trial periods of stopping the medication if appropriate. Any changes made to medication will be documented.

Self-monitoring

At ADHD Team we also encourage our patients and their families to keep diaries documenting the following:

• The effectiveness of medication for ADHD- if there are any effects. The person’s notes will be documented
• Adverse effects can be monitored through using an adverse effect checklist