Medication
Existing ADHD Diagnosis: Multidisciplinary Review and Special Authority
For clients without previously approved Special Authority
If you have had a formal assessment, and have been diagnosed by a registered psychologist or psychiatrist in the past, and you are considering the use of stimulant medication to treat your symptoms, we may be able to help.
How it works
Your doctor will need to send us:
- A referral AND
- A copy of your completed psychological assessment confirming a diagnosis of ADHD
Once we have received these documents, we will send you a link to purchase the service.
During the checkout steps, you will book an appointment with a member of our clinical team to have a brief consultation. After purchasing the service, you will also be sent a link to some questionnaires for you to complete.
Review + Special Authority
The information you and your doctor provide will be reviewed by our multidisciplinary team, which includes input from both a registered psychologist and psychiatrist.
If our team determines that the information provided is sufficient to meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, and there are no contraindications, we will apply for Special Authority and refer you back to your GP, who will then be responsible for initiating your medication and providing ongoing prescriptions.
If our team determines that there is not sufficient evidence to support the diagnosis, we will work with you to attempt to resolve the identified concerns.
Prescriptions
Our team does not prescribe stimulant medication. Instead, we apply for special authority and then refer you back to your GP who will then be responsible for initiating your medication and providing ongoing prescriptions.
Medication Changes
Medication changes due to ineffectiveness or side effects
As part of our duty of care, our clinical team is available for GPs to consult with regarding medication changes, side effect management, or alternative medication options.
We are happy to provide ongoing support to ensure patients find the most suitable treatment plan.
To change medication
Your doctor will need to send us a referral with the following information:
- Medication/s that have been trialed
- Dose
- Duration of trial
- Effects / Side Effects