ADHD Policy Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your child. Out Physicians and staff at Atlanta Pediatric Partners, P.C. want to ensure your child is receiving the best possible treatment. Your child has a diagnosis of Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity Disorder) ADD/ADHD) which requires additional monitoring for treatment. Please read our ADHD policy below.
Psychostimulants used in the treatment of ADHD (Ritalin, Adderall etc are controlled substances closely regulated by FDA. These prescriptions are sent electronically or can be hand written by our providers on specially ordered, tamperproof prescriptions. After the initial evaluation and diagnosis of ADHD, a medication recheck visit will be scheduled in 1 month to discuss how things are going and deal with any immediate problems or concerns. Additional office visits may be necessary until we feel that your child is doing well on the medication prescribed. Additional ADHD follow up evaluations will be scheduled every 3 months while on medication. These visits are designed to access how the child is doing on his/her medication and assess growth and blood pressure. Theses visits are essential to meet the standard of care for children on ADHD medications set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP At theses visits, please bring any pertinent documents such as teacher's evaluations and report cards. We ask that you complete the follow up survey attached about your child's attention and activity. If medication changes are made, we require a follow up in 30 days. Please request your child's follow up appointment in a timely manner, and follow our providers 24-48 hours to prepare your prescription(s) Your child must be current on his or her well care exams to continue on ADHD medications.
*ADHD follow up appointments may be in person or via Tele-Health, please have your child's weight available at the of E-Visit.
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