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ADHD Diagnosis and Management
ADHD Assessment and Management at Adelaide Disability Medical Services (ADMS)
Dr Natasha Elsley and Dr Eman Abu Zaid are pleased to offer a structured ADHD assessment and management pathway designed to provide thorough evaluation and personalised care. Below is how the process works and what you can expect.
Dr Elsley and Dr Abu Zaid examine the whole person, recognising that conditions can mimic or coincide with ADHD and the assessment and management process is designed to be holistic.
Fees
Fees are shown in the flowchart above.
Medicare rebates at the time of publishing:
Level C: $84.9
Level D: $125.1
Level E: $202.65
Medicare safety net:
We recommend enrolling in the Medicare Safety Net to help maximise rebates on out-of-pocket costs after your annual Medicare claim thresholds are reached.
Important:
Fees are current at the time of scheduling. If there are changes, we will inform you before your appointments.
What to expect
- What to bring: Please bring along a list of your medical conditions and current medications. Complete the initial screening questionnaire prior to the appointment and have this handy.
- The doctor will ask you some initial questions to understand your expectations and ask some initial screening questions for ADHD.
- If the doctor does not feel that ADHD is a likely diagnosis, you will be returned to your usual GP care. In cases which are particularly complex due to comorbidities, the doctor may refer you to a psychiatrist or paediatrician to perform the assessment.
- Pre-visit questionnaire: Before this appointment, you will be provided with self-rated ADHD questionnaires. We require you to complete this prior to your visit. You may also be asked to complete a blood test and electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Assessment scope: The doctor will review your questionnaire alongside your history, symptoms, and functional impact to determine whether ADHD is likely and what other conditions may explain your symptoms.
- The appointment will go for up to 1 hour.
- The doctor will use this information to create your report prior to the third appointment.
- This appointment will go through your final ADHD assessment and management plan with the doctor.
- You will be provided with a copy of your assessment and have the opportunity to ask questions.
FAQs
What age groups are able to undergo ADHD assessments at ADMS?
Dr Elsley and Dr Abu Zaid are able to conduct assessments for children aged 8 and over, adolescents and adults.
What languages can the assessments and appointments be conducted in?
In addition to English Dr Eman Abu Zaid is able to conduct appointments in Arabic.
If you speak a language other than English, let our staff know so that an interpreter can be arranged.
What assessment or screening tools may be used to help diagnose ADHD?
During your first screening appointment, the doctor will determine the most appropriate screening tool(s) to use. This will depend on a number of factors including your age.
Am I able to seek ongoing ADHD management at the clinic?
You can choose whether to continue to receive management of ADHD with Dr Elsley and Dr Abu Zaid ongoing, or whether you will receive this through your usual GP.
If you continue to see Dr Elsley or Dr Abu Zaid for ongoing ADHD management, you will need to continue to see your usual GP for all other health conditions.
Ongoing ADHD review appointments will be charged $200 (up to 30 minutes) with a Level C rebate.
Will I be prescribed stimulant medication?
Our ADHD assessment and management pathway provides a comprehensive evaluation and personalised management plan. For many patients, this includes stimulant medication as part of their treatment plan; however, there may be other recommended management options such as non-stimulant medications or lifestyle and behavioral strategies.
Your treatment plan will be discussed in detail after the assessment(s), with careful consideration of your goals, medical history, potential benefits, and any risks.
Contact our staff for more information or to book an appointment
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