US EditionGPs in NSW Will Soon Be Able to Diagnose, Treat ADHD Patients
- The New South Wales government announced reforms on May 2025 allowing GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD patients under a two-stage plan.
- These reforms respond to long wait times and high costs for specialist ADHD diagnoses, which currently require paediatricians or psychiatrists.
- Phase one will train about 1,000 GPs to manage ongoing prescriptions, while phase two will provide intensive training for diagnosis primarily in children and adolescents.
- NSW officials and health professionals highlighted that the reforms will enhance timely access to care, shorten waiting periods, and lower expenses, emphasizing that receiving support promptly rather than facing prolonged delays can have a profound impact on families.
- The changes aim to increase accessibility while maintaining specialist support and high-quality, accurate assessments to reduce misdiagnosis and ensure proper care.
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The New South Wales government this week announced reforms that will allow some GPs to treat and potentially diagnose attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This aims to make ADHD care more accessible and less expensive and follows changes in Western Australia and Queensland, which have increased GPs’ role in diagnosing and prescribing for ADHD. Previously, only specialists (usually paediatricians and psychiatrists) could diagnose ADHD…
Improving the efficacy and effectiveness of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent, chronic, and impairing mental health disorder of childhood. Decades of empirical research has established a strong evidence-based intervention armamentarium for ADHD; however, limitations exist in regards to efficacy and effectiveness of these interventions. We provide an overview of select evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents, highlighting potential approaches …
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ADHD: "The Youngest of Each Year Are Most Likely to Receive Diagnosis
Once unattended children were diagnosed with "minimal brain disorder"; later this became the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. An expert sees the accumulated cases critically. Especially a risk factor spreads concern to him.
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