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GPs to diagnose ADHD and prescribe drugs for children and adults under NSW reforms

Patients previously saw specialist paediatrician or psychiatrist. Premier says change will ‘break cycle of people having to wait years for life-altering diagnosis’GPs in New South Wales will be among the first in Australia to diagnose and provide medication for children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the state government has announced.Currently, most people seeking a diagnosis, management and ongoing prescription medication for ADHD must see a specialist – often a paediatrician for children or a psychiatrist for adults. Continue reading...

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