Re: ADHD exam scam?

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it’s unusual to ask for $ up front. I had to pay upfront as well, a lot more than that, but it was for computer testing and a lengthy questionnaire. The assessment for this particular individual (psychiatrist who specializes in adult ADHD) is three sessions of approximately 1 hour each and the office visits with him are covered by a provincial health care plan.

I had to bring in old report cards, photos of my living space, and my husband for one of the appointments (he did a questionnaire while I was doing a computer test and he was in the initial interview to corroborate or disagree with anything I said, he’s also welcome at the last appointment which is the feedback appointment).

The reason my doctor suggested this person as opposed to a hospital psychological assessment is that he will diagnose any co-morbidities as well as give her a treatment plan for meds etc. My doc is not at all versed in ADHD but she will treat me if she has a proper diagnosis in hand.

I already see a psychologist but he’s not able to prescribe meds or diagnose ADHD.

Ask yourself – what are the qualifications of this person? Are they specialists in ADHD? Will they see you throughout treatment or are they just giving you a diagnosis (mine is diagnosis only)? What does your doctor want from you to oversee your treatment?

You were right to cancel but now you need to ask more questions before booking again.

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