ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation of private clinics that diagnose ADHD is holding them to account. Its claimed that they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people are looking for an independent ADHD diagnosis because they don't want to wait for a referral from NHS. Referrals from your GP may take a
ADHD Assessments - Can You Get a Private ADHD Diagnosis?BBC Panorama reported today that adults with ADHD are diagnosed by private clinics using unreliable video calls. This is a pity, especially as NICE guidelines demand rigor from licensed, certified health professionals.Fortunately, if your GP refers you for an NHS assessment in England you have
How to Get an ADHD AssessmentMany ADHD assessments are conducted with a psychiatrist. They’ll want to know about your general mental health, family history and any other symptoms you may have. They’ll also need to see any old school reports you might have.It is possible to access an NHS diagnosis through the ‘Right to Chooseââ‚
How to Get an ADHD AssessmentMany ADHD assessments are conducted with a psychiatrist. They’ll want to know about your general mental health, family history and any other symptoms you may have. They’ll also need to see any old school reports you might have.It is possible to access an NHS diagnosis through the ‘Right to Chooseââ‚
ADHD Evaluations and DiagnosesThe first step to managing symptoms is to obtain a diagnosis. Find a licensed mental healthcare professional (psychiatrists and neurologists, family physicians) who is proficient in ADHD evaluations.The specialist will conduct an interview that is designed to look at your past. They might want to look at old reports an