Adult ADD

In this section:

• Overview
• ADD Practice
  • Pleasures
  • Perils
  • Overview of Adult ADD
  • The Validity of the Diagnosis of ADD
• Patient Care
  • Triaging Referrals
  • Goals of the First Session
    • Pre-Intake Letter and Questionnaires
  • Assessment Session
    • Clinical Assessment
      • Assessment Questionnaires
    • Symptom Assessment
    • Medical Assessment
    • Family and Developmental History
    • Identifying/Dealing with Problem Patients During the Assessment
    • Collateral Information
    • Deciding on Treatment
    • Informed Consent
  • Treatment
    • Titrating Stimulants
    • Other Treatments
      • Coaching
      • Psychotherapies
      • Other Approaches
    • Follow-Up Visits
    • Email Communications
    • Phone Sessions
  • Patient Management Issues Specific to ADD
    • Making Sessions Productive
    • Answering Common Patient Questions
    • Identifying/Dealing with Problem Patients During Treatment
    • Vacation, Week-end Coverage
    • Prescription Issues Pertinent to ADD
      • Emergency Rx Requests
      • Stolen, Misused and Lost Rx’s
      • Abuse, Diversion Addiction
      • Prior Authorizations for Rx’s
      • Governmental Regulations
      • Dealing with Pharmacists
      • Prescribing Out-of-State
  • Making Referrals for Maintenance Treatment
  • Missed/Canceled Appointments
  • Termination with Cause
• Medication
  • Stimulants
    • Stimulant Medications
      • Amphetamines
      • Methylphenidates
      • Choosing One
      • Optimal Dosing
      • Titrating
      • Benefits and Risks
        • Mortality
      • Tolerance, Dose Changes
      • Stimulant Dosing
    • Questions and Answers About Stimulants
  • Non-stimulants
    • Guanfacine (Intuniv, Tenex)
    • Atomoxetine (Strattera)
  • Other Medications
• Practice Aids
  • Intake Questionnaires
    • ADD Symptom Questionnaire
    • Personal and Family History Questionnaire
    • Medical History Questionnaire
  • Hand-Outs
    • Methylphenidate
    • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
    • Amphetamines
    • Guanfacine (Intuvin, Tenex)
  • Communication Templates
    • Letters and Reports
    • Empoyment Related
    • Referral Letters
    • Clinician Initiated Termination Letter
    • Emails
  • Appointment Reminder Systems
  • Fees, Billing, and Collecting
  • Starting Your Practice
    • Referrals
    • Marketing
      • On-line
      • Your ADD Newsletter
• Clinician Forum
• Resources
  • Publications
  • Events
  • Research
  • Free Medication for Patients in Need
  • Directory of Clinicians

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