Topic	Question	Round
Diagnosis	What is the name of my child's condition?	1
	How is ADHD diagnosed?	1
	Does my child need to have any educational or psychological tests?	1
	Are there any other tests or investigations that can be done to confirm this diagnosis?	2
	I'm not sure how to tell my child or my family about this diagnosis‐ how can I explain it to them?	1
Understanding ADHD	What is ADHD?	1
	What are the main signs/symptoms of ADHD?	1
	Who can develop ADHD and how common is the disorder?	1
	What causes ADHD?	1
	What will happen if ADHD is left untreated?	1
	Will ADHD affect my child's learning?	2
	How does my parenting style affect my child's ADHD?	3
Treatment	What treatment options are available for ADHD?	1
	Other than using medicines, what else can be done to treat ADHD?	1
	Does my child need to be treated straight away?	2
	In your opinion, what treatment or combination of treatments would be the most effective for my child at this time?	1
	Do I have to make a decision about treatment now, or can I talk to other healthcare professionals about my child's treatment, even if I want my child to stay with you for treatment?	1
Medicines	What are the different types of medicines available and what are the main differences between them?	1
	What is the name of the medicine you're recommending for my child?	1
	How will this medicine help my child?	1
	Is this medicine a cure for ADHD?	1
	How will this medicine make my child feel?	1
	When should I expect to see an improvement in my child's symptoms?	1
	How will I know that the medicine is working?	1
	What if no improvement is seen in my child's symptoms while on this medicine?	1
	How long does my child need to take this medicine?	1
	Will my child need to take this medicine even as a teenager or a young adult?	2
	Are there any tests required before my child starts to take this medicine?	2
	How is the medicine taken and how often?	1
	When should I start to give this medicine to my child?	1
	Can my child have breaks from the medicine, for example during school breaks and on weekends?	1
	What are the most common side effects of this medicine?	1
	What are the long term side effects of this medicine?	1
	Are there any serious or life‐threatening side effects associated with this medicine?	1
	What should I do if my child experiences any side effects?	1
	Is there a risk that my child may become addicted to this medicine?	2
	Will this medicine affect my child's growth?	1
	Which non‐prescription medicines or supplements interfere with this medicine?	1
	What are the likely costs of this medicine?	1
	How do I explain to my child why he/she needs medicine?	1
	Will the script for this medicine be processed or handled any differently from other scripts when I go to my pharmacy?	3
Psychological treatments	Can you recommend any psychological treatments to help my child?	2
	What will this treatment involve?	2
	How will this treatment help my child's ADHD symptoms compared to treatment using medicines?	2
	Does my child need to start this treatment straight away?	3
	How long will my child need to use this treatment?	3
	When can I expect to see an improvement in my child's ADHD symptoms using this treatment?	2
	How will my child's progress on this treatment be monitored?	2
	Will you be responsible for administering this treatment, or would you recommend that my child and I visit another healthcare professional to help us with this?	3
Alternative treatments	Are there any non‐medical interventions or therapies that could help my child?	3
	What other treatments or activities are there that I could use to help my child?	1
	Are there any sports or activities that can help my child's ADHD?	2
Health‐care team	Will you be the main healthcare professional responsible for managing my child's ADHD?	2
	Are there any other health care professionals that I should involve in the management of my child's ADHD?	2
	Will I need to visit you when my child needs a new script or can I visit our family doctor for this?	2
	What other healthcare services are available for my child?	1
	Do I need a referral to access these services?	1
	Will you contact my child's GP to discuss my child's condition and treatment?	1
	Who should I contact if I have questions about my child's treatment? Are you my first point of call?	1
	When should my child and I visit you again?	1
Monitoring ADHD	What will you be monitoring while my child is undergoing treatment?	1
	What should I be monitoring while my child is on this medicine?	1
	How often will my child and see you for monitoring or follow up?	1
	How will you assess my child's progress?	1
	What are some ways that I can identify changes in my child's behaviour or mood?	2
	When should I expect these changes to happen with respect to the timing of my child's medication dose?	3
Managing ADHD	Are there any strategies that I can learn to help my child cope better at school and at home?	2
	What should I tell the staff at my child's school about my child's condition and treatment?	1
	What can the school do to help my child?	1
	What educational interventions or services can I access to help my child?	1
	Who should I speak to if I'm concerned about my child's academic or social progress?	1
Future expectations
Approaching adolescence	Will my child ever outgrow his/her ADHD?	1
	How will ADHD affect my child as he/she approaches adolescence (10–19 years of age)?	1
	During adolescence, will my child's ADHD symptoms change?	2
	If so, what differences can I expect to see?	2
	How can I help my child cope with these changes?	2
Health and medicines	Will I need to tell you about any new medicines my child takes in the future?	1
	Will the dose of my child's medicine need to be changed as he/she grows older?	1
Academic progress	How will ADHD affect my child's learning and academic performance?	1
	How will the medicine my child is taking affect my child's learning and academic performance?	1
Social progress	How will ADHD affect my child's social progress and ability to form friendships?	1
	How will the medicine my child is taking affect my child's social development?	1
Support and information	Who should I speak to if I receive any conflicting information or advice?	1
	Who can I talk to if I feel that I'm not coping well with my child's ADHD?	1
	Is there a local support group that I can attend? What are the contact details?	1
	Is there any written information about ADHD that you could provide me with?	2
	Can you recommend any trustworthy websites about ADHD and its treatment?	2
	Will I get any refunds from Medicare?	1