Course 08

Clinical Decision Making and ADHD Prescribing

Interactive Case-Based Clinical Discussions

This advanced training session is designed for clinicians who are already involved in ADHD prescribing and medication review. It is suitable for practitioners who have completed initial ADHD prescribing training as well as experienced prescribers looking to further develop their clinical decision-making skills when managing ADHD medication.

Who is this course for?

  • GPs and GP trainees already prescribing ADHD medication
  • Psychiatric nurses / NMPs / ACPs involved in ADHD prescribing
  • Psychiatrists, paediatricians & speciality doctors
  • Clinicians working in ADHD / neurodevelopmental services
  • Any healthcare professional involved in ongoing ADHD medication review

Course Details

Duration 2.5 Hours
Format Online interactive training
£125
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What is the course about?

The session uses a case-based, interactive discussion format to explore common and complex clinical scenarios encountered in ADHD treatment. Participants will work through a series of real-world cases and discuss different management approaches.

  • Medication titration strategies
  • Managing suboptimal response
  • Switching between stimulant preparations
  • Recognising when to consider second-line treatment options such as non-stimulant medications
  • Reviewing patients whose treatment is not progressing as expected
  • Strategies for managing side effects and treatment challenges
  • Brief refresher on ADHD medications including stimulant and non-stimulant treatments

Specialist Session Groups

To allow for focused discussion and clinically relevant cases, participants can choose from three specialist session groups:

  • Group 1 – Children and Young People: Titration strategies, assessing treatment effectiveness in school settings, managing common side effects such as appetite and sleep disturbance, and supporting families through medication adjustments
  • Group 2 – Adults with ADHD: Optimising treatment, managing medication wear-off, switching between stimulant preparations, and addressing treatment challenges in adult patients
  • Group 3 – ADHD with Co-occurring Conditions: Complex presentations where ADHD occurs alongside anxiety, depression, autism, or substance misuse, and how comorbidities influence treatment choices

Learning Outcomes

  • Greater confidence in clinical decision-making around ADHD prescribing

  • Practical strategies for medication titration and switching

  • Improved ability to manage suboptimal treatment response

  • Stronger understanding of second-line treatment options

  • Confidence in managing side effects and complex presentations

  • Exposure to peer discussion and shared clinical perspectives

Participants will receive training materials and prescribing handouts to support ongoing clinical practice. Each session is delivered in a small interactive format, allowing clinicians to actively participate in case discussions.