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Governance at ADHDX

Clinical Governance

Upholding the highest standards in patient safety and clinical care.

Clinical governance lead

Portrait of Dr Essam Abdelhakim

Dr Essam Abdelhakim

Chief Medical Officer · Clinical Safety Officer

At ADHDX, we believe robust clinical governance is essential to uphold our high standards, ensure patient safety, and align our care with best practices.

What this means

  • Our care is aligned with the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
  • Our clinical processes and data collection follow approved international diagnostic criteria for ADHD and ASD (DSM-5 and ICD-11).
  • Our clinical pathways are designed and approved by experienced consultants in neurodiversity care.
  • Our consultants lead clinical services and multidisciplinary team discussions for complex cases.
  • We have rigorous risk assessments to identify and manage patient risks effectively and safely.
  • We maintain a safeguarding process with clear escalation pathways.
  • We uphold the highest standards in staff recruitment, onboarding, ongoing training, and continuous professional development.
  • We have comprehensive processes to monitor and address any adverse events or complaints, ensuring we deliver patient-centred care to the highest standards.

Questions about our clinical governance framework can be raised directly with our clinical governance lead using the details above.