Question 1

What is Prowise Clinic?

Accepted Answer

Prowise Clinic is an independent private child and adolescent psychiatry practice serving families in the Republic of Ireland. Care is consultant-led and focused on careful assessment, clear clinical reasoning, and practical next steps for the young person, family, school, and referring professionals where appropriate.

Question 2

Is Prowise Clinic part of HSE CAMHS?

Accepted Answer

No. Prowise Clinic is an independent private practice and is not affiliated with, commissioned by, or a replacement for HSE Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Families who wish to access the public CAMHS pathway should discuss referral with their GP or another eligible health or social care professional.

Question 3

Who leads the clinic?

Accepted Answer

The practice is led by a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with more than 11 years at consultant level within HSE CAMHS in Ireland. The clinician's verified qualifications, professional background, and practice approach are described on the Practice page.

Question 4

How do I know whether the clinic is suitable for my child?

Accepted Answer

Every enquiry is considered before an appointment is confirmed. The information you provide helps the clinic assess whether the concern is within its scope and whether a remote appointment is clinically appropriate. If the service is not the right fit, the clinic will explain this rather than proceeding with an unsuitable appointment.

Question 5

Who can start an ADHD assessment enquiry?

Accepted Answer

The ADHD Assessment is a diagnostic pathway for a child or adolescent who has not yet been diagnosed. An enquiry or referral may come from a parent or carer, a school, a GP, or directly from the young person if they are old enough. The consultant determines through the assessment whether ADHD is present and considers other possible explanations.

Question 6

What does a private ADHD assessment involve?

Accepted Answer

An ADHD assessment brings together developmental and medical history, a structured clinical interview, standardised rating scales, evidence about symptoms and impact across settings, and careful consideration of alternative or co-occurring explanations. It is designed to reach a reasoned clinical conclusion rather than rely on a screening score alone.

Question 7

Why is information from school useful?

Accepted Answer

ADHD symptoms and their impact are considered across more than one setting. Information from school can help describe attention, organisation, impulsivity, learning, friendships, and everyday functioning. Existing school or educational reports can be useful, although families can enquire if they are unsure what is available.

Question 8

What should we prepare before an assessment?

Accepted Answer

Families may be asked for developmental and medical information, current concerns, previous reports, school information, and completed questionnaires. The clinic will explain what is required for the individual appointment. Please do not send highly sensitive clinical information by ordinary email unless the clinic has specifically provided a suitable secure route.

Question 9

Does an assessment automatically result in an ADHD diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No. An assessment is an evidence-gathering and clinical reasoning process. A diagnosis is made only when the available information supports it and other relevant explanations have been considered. The outcome may instead identify another need, recommend further information, or explain that diagnostic criteria are not met.

Question 10

What happens after an ADHD assessment?

Accepted Answer

Families receive a written report setting out the findings and clinical reasoning. Recommendations may address home, education, further assessment, and treatment options. A school support letter may be provided where relevant. Any follow-up plan depends on the assessment outcome and the young person's needs.

Question 11

Are remote appointments available throughout Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Suitable families living in the Republic of Ireland can attend from home. Enquiries are reviewed before an appointment is confirmed so the clinic can establish whether remote care is appropriate for the young person's clinical needs and circumstances.

Question 12

What technology do we need?

Accepted Answer

You will need a private, quiet space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a working camera, microphone, and speakers. Joining a few minutes early allows time to resolve basic connection or audio issues.

Question 13

Will my child or young person need to attend?

Accepted Answer

Participation is planned according to age, developmental stage, the purpose of the appointment, and clinical need. Parents or guardians are central to the process, and the consultant will explain who should attend each part of the appointment.

Question 14

What if a remote appointment is not clinically appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The clinic will not proceed solely for convenience if remote care would not support a safe or adequate assessment. The enquiry may be declined or an alternative pathway suggested. Urgent or emergency concerns should never be managed through a routine remote booking.

Question 15

Is the €500 Medication Review a diagnostic assessment?

Accepted Answer

The Medication Review is a separate consultation for a child or adolescent who already has a documented ADHD diagnosis from another clinician. It is not a new diagnostic assessment. The current fee is €500.

Question 16

Does an ADHD diagnosis automatically lead to medication?

Accepted Answer

No. The purpose of assessment is diagnostic clarity. If ADHD is confirmed, the consultant discusses suitable options with the parent or guardian and young person. Medication is one possible option and is prescribed only when clinically appropriate and agreed. Practical, educational, and non-medication supports may also form part of the plan.

Question 17

How is medication monitored?

Accepted Answer

Where medication is prescribed, follow-up appointments are used to review benefit, tolerability, physical-health information, and the next clinical step. Prescribing and monitoring arrangements are discussed clearly before treatment begins.

Question 18

Where can I see current fees?

Accepted Answer

The Child & Adolescent ADHD Assessment is €1,500; the Adult ADHD Assessment is €1,200; the separate Medication Review for a child already diagnosed elsewhere is €500; and follow-up consultations are €150. Current scope, prescription, and cancellation information is published on the Fees page. If something is unclear, email contact@prowiseclinic.ie before making a decision.

Question 19

Can private health insurance reimburse the fee?

Accepted Answer

Policies and benefit rules vary. Prowise Clinic cannot confirm whether a particular insurer or plan will reimburse an appointment. Families should check directly with their insurer and ask what documentation is required before booking.

Question 20

Can Prowise Clinic provide emergency or crisis support?

Accepted Answer

No. Prowise Clinic is not an emergency, crisis, or out-of-hours service, and routine enquiries are not continuously monitored. If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 112 or 999. For urgent mental-health concerns, contact your GP, out-of-hours GP, or the appropriate HSE service.

Question 21

How should I make an enquiry?

Accepted Answer

Use the Contact page or email contact@prowiseclinic.ie with brief, non-urgent information about the reason for your enquiry. Avoid sending detailed sensitive medical records through ordinary email. The clinic will explain the next suitable step and any information required.

Question 22

Does sending an enquiry create a doctor-patient relationship?

Accepted Answer

No. An enquiry allows the clinic to consider whether it may be suitable. A clinical relationship is not established merely by visiting the website, reading educational content, sending an email, or submitting the contact form.

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