What to expect from your consultation with Dr Maxwell

1. Pre-Assessment (Completed Before Your Appointment)

Before your first visit, you will be asked to complete a set of validated ADHD questionnaires and background forms.

These help build a comprehensive picture of your symptoms, medical history, and current challenges.

2. Initial Appointment – 60 Minutes

Your first consultation includes:

Structured Clinical Interview

A detailed discussion covering:

• Current symptoms and concerns

• Developmental and medical history

• Impacts on daily life, work, and relationships

• Screening for other contributing factors

Cardiovascular Health Check

As part of safe ADHD assessment and potential medication planning, this appointment includes:

• Physical health review

• Blood pressure and pulse check

• ECG (Electrocardiogram) if clinically indicated

This ensures a safe foundation for any future treatment decisions.

3. Pathology Review Appointment – 2 Weeks Later

Once blood test results are available, you will return for a follow-up appointment.

During this session, Dr Maxwell will:

• Review your pathology results

• Discuss your assessment findings

• Formulate an individualised treatment plan

• Discuss options for medication if appropriate

4. Medication Review – 3 Weeks After Starting Treatment

This review can be completed via Telehealth if suitable.

At this appointment, you can expect:

• Monitoring of your response to treatment

• Discussion of any side effects or concerns

• Adjustments to your plan if necessary

5. Ongoing Care Options

Once you are stable on a treatment plan, you may choose to:

• Transfer ongoing care to your regular GP, or

• Continue follow-up appointments with Dr Maxwell

Your care pathway will be guided by your needs, preferences, and clinical safety.

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New patient consultation for adults with a previously established ADHD diagnosis who are seeking ongoing GP-led care.

Key Requirement:

1. Letter from psychiatrist/paediatrician confirming diagnosis and current management or…

2. Full ADHD Diagnostic Report from a Registered Clinical Psychologist (summary letter is not sufficient)

During the 40-minute appointment, we will:

• Review your specialist diagnosis and correspondence

• Assess current symptom control and daily functioning

• Review medication effectiveness, tolerability, and safety

• Screen for side effects, sleep issues, cardiovascular risk, substance use, and mental health changes

• Discuss treatment continuation or adjustments only if clinically indicated

• Establish an appropriate review and monitoring plan

This appointment does not include ADHD diagnosis or retrospective assessment.

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