Shared Care Agreement
An arrangement in the UK where a specialist (such as a psychiatrist) shares the ongoing care of a patient with their GP. For ADHD, this means the GP can prescribe medication and monitor treatment after initial diagnosis by a specialist.
Overview
A Shared Care Agreement allows a GP to prescribe and monitor ADHD medication after initial specialist diagnosis, reducing long-term costs.
Detailed Description
Shared Care Agreements in the UK allow GPs to take over prescribing and monitoring of ADHD medication after a specialist has made the initial diagnosis and stabilized treatment. This can significantly reduce long-term costs for patients who had private assessments. However, not all GPs will agree to shared care, and some may require specific conditions. It's important to discuss this possibility before starting private treatment.
How This Relates to ADHD
Shared Care Agreements are particularly relevant for UK residents who have private ADHD assessments but want to reduce ongoing medication costs through the NHS.
Treatment and Management
Shared Care can make private ADHD diagnosis more affordable long-term by allowing NHS prescription costs for medication. Discuss with your GP and specialist.
Examples
- •Reduces long-term costs of private ADHD care
- •Not all GPs will agree to shared care arrangements
Resources
Learn more about Shared Care Agreements and ADHD treatment in the UK. Our UK diagnosis guide provides detailed information.
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