GP Referral for ADHD Assessment and Ongoing Medication Management

At Brunswick Doctors, our GPs can help facilitate ADHD assessments and manage ADHD medications, including applying for the necessary Schedule 8 Medication permits if medication is required. We work alongside psychiatrists to ensure patients receive appropriate treatment and ongoing care.

To get started, please book a long consultation with our doctor and state 'ADHD Referral' as your reason for the visit, or contact our team in advance so we can prepare everything for you.

Below is a step-by-step guide to our ADHD referral and management process.

Step 1: Initial ADHD Consultation

What to expect:

• ADHD Questionnaire: You may be required to complete an ADHD questionnaire during your appointment.

• Medical & Mental Health History: Our doctor will conduct a review of your medical history, mental health background, lifestyle factors and current medications.

• Pathology Request: If needed, our doctors may request additional testing to assist with the assessment.

• ADHD Referral: Our doctors will write a referral to Fluence Clinic or our on-site psychologist Therapy Dose for ADHD assessment under Medicare item 291.

• Cost: There will be a $100 out of pocket fee (+/- $15 New patient fee) for the initial consultation. Please note that your chosen provider will have another fee for ADHD assessment.

  
  

Step 2: ADHD Follow-Up Appointment

After receiving your ADHD assessment report, our team member will contact you to book a follow-up appointment with our doctors.

If medication is recommended, our doctor will help apply for an S8 permit base on your situation. The permit takes approximately 1 month to be processed.

What to expect:

• Review of Assessment

• Discussion of medication and dosing

• Our team will help you schedule 3 follow-up appointments every two months to check in with the doctor if required. These regular check-ins are essential for monitoring your progress and ensuring your medication dosage is appropriate.

• Please note that each follow up appointment will be charged as standard consultations

Step 3: Ongoing 6-Monthly Reviews

Every six months, patients will need a review for continued prescription management.

What to Expect:

• If the patient remains stable and no dosage changes are required, the doctor can issue scripts every six months for up to two years at the review appointments

Step 4: Two-Year Psychiatry Review & S8 Permit Renewal

At the two-year mark, the S8 permit will expire, and patients must see a psychiatrist again for reassessment.

• Our GP will prepare the referral at the last 6-monthly review appointment to ensure continuity of care

For more information or to book an ADHD assessment appointment, please contact our reception team or make an appointment online!