Consultant Child & Adolescent
Psychiatrist
Dublin, Ireland
Dr. Elma
Hedderman
MB BAO BCh BA MCPsychI
This clinic does not provide emergency or urgent appointments.
Comprehensive therapeutic clinical assessment - GP Referrals
An individual assessment with Dr. Hedderman is much more than a one-off appointment. Typically an assessment includes:
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At least three appointments involving meetings with parents and the young person both together and separately.
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Review of any relevant professional reports, and liaison with involved parties as appropriate.
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Collaborative work with the family to produce an understanding of the young person's current difficulties.
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Planning the intervention/treatment pathway for the young person.
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Provision of detailed report.
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Further psychoeducation and medication (if needed) can be provided by Dr. Hedderman.
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Psychotherapy is not provided but Dr. Hedderman can provide recommendations in this regard
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Comprehensive medico-legal assessment - Legal Referrals
A comprehensive therapeutic clinical assessment as detailed above, but focused on the specific legal issues.​
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Please note that we are CLOSED for all new referrals.
Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) Assessment - GP Referrals
A comprehensive therapeutic clinical assessment as detailed above, followed by the completion of the required DARE forms.​
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