Dr Jimmy Hung

It is the study of how medicines act on the brain, including how they interact with each other. Dr Hung holds a Certificate in Clinical Psychopharmacology from the British Association for Psychopharmacology. It matters most when someone takes several medicines at once, or when previous prescriptions have not worked or have caused side effects.

His consultant specialty is older adults’ mental health. Where an adult of working age would be better served by a general adult psychiatrist, we will say so and offer an appointment with Dr Bhadoria instead.

Yes. His GMC reference number is 7495092.

Yes. A medication review is one of the most common reasons people book. Bring the full list, including anything bought over the counter. With your consent, we write to your GP and any other prescriber so that changes are coordinated.

History, cognitive testing, blood tests to exclude reversible causes, and brain imaging where indicated. Imaging is arranged through a third-party provider, so allow time for it. A single appointment gives you an assessment and a plan, not always a final diagnosis.

Yes, and for memory problems, it is genuinely useful. A relative often notices changes the patient does not, and that account forms part of the assessment.