The examination was designed in accordance with professional protocols (based on international standards). Members of our team of somatic doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists have been working in close professional cooperation for years.

During the diagnostic procedure, in addition to the psychiatric examination, somatic medical examination, questionnaire survey and clinical psychological test are carried out to help separate the symptoms of ADHD from other conditions showing similar symptoms and to provide a more accurate picture of the severity of ADHD. The careful, multifaceted diagnostic process will result in an accurate diagnosis, which will facilitate the selection of the most appropriate treatment and therapeutic method to achieve change in the condition.

The course of the complex ADHD diagnostic program

I. Basic tests

a) Somatic medical examinations: laboratory tests, 12-lead resting ECG examination (duration approx. 20 minutes)

b) Psychological screening:personality questionnaire to be completed on site (time required 50-60 minutes); the patient can fill in additional questionnaires at home

II. Consultation with a somatic specialist (20 minutes)

III. Psychiatric assessment (2×50 minutes): medical history, lifestyle data, mapping of current symptoms, recording of cross-sectional psychological status

IV. Examination led by a clinical psychologist (2×50 minutes) + a 25- minute consultation; during the clinical psychological examination, a brief informative interview is conducted, followed by the recording of a performance and neuropsychological test

V. Specialist psychiatric assessment (50 minutes): summary of test results, detailed assessment of ADHD-specific symptoms

A comprehensive expert opinion, based on the consensus of the specialists involved in the complex assessment, is prepared by the psychiatrist leading the team and handed it over or sent to the patient within one month.

Price of the complex ADHD diagnostic package is HUF 349,000.
(It is important to know that the invoice will be issued at the time when the first appointment is made, and the booked appointment will be finalised after the amount has been received.)

Please come to the examinations always well rested, do not consume any alcohol the day before, do not be under the influence of any mind-altering drugs, and do not have more than your normal caffeine intake! If you wish to change or cancel your appointment, please send a written notification to pszi@panoramaklinika.hu. If you cancel your pre-booked appointment within two working days or fail to appear at the examination without notice, we can arrange a new date for you upon payment of the fee for the extra appointment.

We also ask you that in the case of an addiction problem – as drug use is a contraindication for testing - you should apply for testing after 3 months of abstinence from drug use, so that the diagnosis can be concluded with reliable and credible results.

Frequently asked questions

Why do you need to bring your final hospital reports, or the results of any previous psychological tests, to the first appointment?

The medical history, the effects of the condition, and the results of the previous treatments will help the psychiatrist to create a diagnosis and formulate a treatment proposal. The results of the previous psychological examination, if necessary, provide information for the individualised planning of the present examination.

Why do you need a somatic medical examination before seeing the psychiatrist?

According to international guidelines, the first step in ADHD assessment is a somatic medical consultation. The primary aim of this is to determine whether the patient has a physical illness that may cause symptoms like the psychological complaints he/she is experiencing. In addition, the somatic examination also provides information on whether, in the case of a possible diagnosis of ADHD, the patient may benefit from the usual medication given for ADHD, in other words, the prescription of psychiatric medication requires an accurate knowledge of the somatic condition.

A correct psychodiagnosis can only be made responsibly if the physical condition of the patient is in order. Therefore, if during the somatic consultation we find that the patient’s internal condition requires further examination or treatment, reassuring clarification is essential before starting the psychodiagnosis.

Why is psychological examination necessary?

ADHD is a condition with a characteristic symptom pattern that can not only be observed at behavioural level (e.g. inattention, impulsivity) but also produces a specific pattern of cognitive functioning. The severity of the problem can be better assessed by examining general cognitive functioning and specific executive activities, and by identifying areas of good and poor functioning, the selection of compensation techniques becomes easier. The cognitive/neuro-psychological tests, as well as questionnaires designed to get to know the personality and other questionnaires also provide information for answering the differential diagnostic questions.

How is the psychiatric assessment carried out?

In the psychiatric diagnosis of ADHD, the psychiatrist uses an interview developed for the ADHD issue. He/she asks questions to assess the condition and to distinguish it from other mental problems.

By summarising the results of the tests, he/she makes a diagnosis and recommends treatment. If medication is required, he/she conducts psychoeducation and, after listening to the patient's opinion and considering the information, provides information on the medication treatment process. The medication is adjusted according to the prescribed protocol, with control tests in between, the exact schedule of which is coordinated by the doctor with the patient. (The price of psychiatric control tests is not included in the package price.)