ADHD: how can the NHS deliver better provision?doi:10.1136/bmj.q142Laurence LeaverUlrich Müller-SedgwickKobus van RensburgThe BMJ
The National NHS Adult ADHD clinic based at the Maudsley Hospital in London is another option to consider. This is generally a great option, but you'll require an official diagnosis from your local GP prior to making an out of region referral.NICE guidelines can be used to assist wit...
They are alleged to be over-diagnosing the condition.Many people want to get a private diagnosis for ADHD due to the fact that they cant wait for an NHS referral. Referrals from your GP may take a long ti read more ADHD Assessment Private: What No One Is Discussing September 12, 2024...
The GP may refer you toa physiotherapist or an occupational therapist for tests. They'll assess your movements and how your symptoms are affecting you before making a diagnosis. If you have dyspraxia, you may also have other conditions, such as: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Wh...
“This leads to issues in how effectively ADHD is picked up and assessed. There is current research which indicates that men are more likely than women to receive a diagnosis, due to the way that ADHD can present in women rather than the fact they are less likely to have it. ...
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Perhaps this relates to an increase in the demand for the diagnosis of ADHD in younger people (there is now ‘unprecedented’ demand for ADHD and autism testing through the NHS, according to a British Medical Journal article by K Lang in 2024). The rise of smartphones, social media, short...
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mediums by which to reach children in need. For example,Akili Interactivehas developed a science-based video game for ADHD and autism. Similarly, focusing on early intervention and the behavioural health of pediatric ...