NEW PATIENT FORM

The duration of the child neurology consultation with Dr. Rashmi Adiga typically lasts about 15-20 minutes, although it may be shorter or longer depending on the specific case, such as those involving childhood epilepsy or other childhood neurological problems. Please remember to bring snacks, your child's important toy or comfort item, and aim to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. This allows time for completing the new patient form and checking vital signs, ensuring that the paediatric neurologist can see the next child on time.

To maximize the benefits of your consultation regarding childhood neurological problems, we kindly ask that you fill out the new patient form before your appointment . This will help reduce the time needed during the consultation and enable our paediatric neurologist to give you the best service.

For your upcoming consultation with Dr. Rashmi Adiga regarding childhood epilepsy or other childhood neurological problems, please share your old medical records. Include details of any previous medications tried, as well as any investigations or reports you have. If you possess numerous reports, kindly provide the initial and latest ones, along with any that contain significant evidence-based information. Additionally, include information about all previous investigations to assist your pediatric neurologist in understanding your case better.

When you arrive for a physical appointment for a child neurology consultation regarding childhood epilepsy or other childhood neurological problems, your child will be registered at the reception. Following this, the nurse will measure your child's weight, height, and head circumference if they are less than 5 years old, and weight, height, and blood pressure if your child is over 5 years of age.

The consultation involves a detailed history and observation of the child. If you have home videos of seizures or your child in a natural setting, you can share those during the visit. An informal developmental assessment will be conducted. Based on the underlying diagnosis, further investigations such as blood tests, EEG, or MRI of the brain may be recommended. Medications may also be suggested .

Depending on the evaluation, formal assessments by a clinical psychologist may be requested. Based on the specific needs of your child, services such as speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral therapy might be recommended. If necessary, cross consultations with other specialists may be advised.

Follow-up details will be shared during the appointment. In general, it is best to have regular follow-ups for all children with epilepsy to ensure there are no side effects from the medications and that the doses prescribed by your paediatric neurologist are appropriate. Don’t forget to bring the new patient form to your appointment.