To prepare for your appointment, you will be required to complete your patient checklist (see below):

1. Upload your Photo ID and Proof of Address to your MedQare patient portal.
2. Complete all pre-assessment forms provided to assist in the assessment process. Please note: If you have additional information for your doctor beyond what is covered in the pre-assessment forms, kindly send this in a note marked for the attention of  your ‘Doctor’ in your MedQare patient portal.
3. The appointment will take place via a Teams video call. If attending from a device other than a mobile phone, you will be required to download the Teams app.
4. Find a secure, quiet and comfortable space for the assessment.

Appointment reminders 

• We will send a reminder 4 days before your appointment. You will be given the option to confirm, cancel, or reschedule.
• A second reminder will be sent 24 hours before your appointment, via SMS and email.

1. Your appointment will last approximately 50 minutes and will take place over a Teams video call. You’re welcome to have a family member join you. You will be required to keep your camera on throughout the appointment; it is necessary for an online assessment.
2. Your appointment will be structured to cover all diagnostic criteria within the appointment time.
3. The doctor will carefully assess your mental health and gather a complete psychiatric history, considering other conditions that may be related to ASD.
4. They will ask you about the symptoms you described in your pre-assessment forms and about your past experiences. If any questions make you uncomfortable, please tell the doctor. They will not pressure you to share anything you are not comfortable with.
5. If you wish to share more information at the end of your assessment, please tell your doctor you will add it to a note in your MedQare patient portal after the appointment. Ask them to consider it for your diagnosis.
6. At the end of your assessment, the doctor will discuss their assessment findings and suggest any recommended treatments. If further information is required before reaching a diagnosis, they may schedule another appointment.

Accessing the appointment: your appointment link

1. You will access the appointment by clicking on your appointment link, which will be sent to you via SMS, email and your MedQare patient portal account once your appointment booking has been confirmed.
2. To use the link in your MedQare patient portal, go to ‘Appointments’ in the menu, and click on the appointment link ‘Accessing the Appointment: Your Appointment Link’.
3. If you encounter any technical difficulties, please use our IT support chat service, or raise a ticket to our IT support team.
4. Please note: Ensure you are logged into the portal and your mobile phone is switched on. The doctor may share a link to an alternative meeting platform if there are any technical difficulties.

Assessment outcome

At the end of your assessment, the doctor will discuss the findings and outcome of their assessment. This outcome will be communicated to your GP via a letter about your assessment. You will have access to a copy of this letter on your MedQare patient portal, although it may take 4 to 6 weeks to become available. If there is any information you prefer not to be included in the letter, please inform the doctor during your appointment. They can decide to omit it if it’s unrelated to your diagnosis.