GPs warn ADHD changes may not be as effective as needed
GPs and nurse prescribers will be able to diagnose attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD in adults from next week, but they won't be funded for it. Those working in the sector are warning it won't be as simple - or as cheap - as booking a 15 minute appointment. And it won't improve access for most children. Ruth Hill reports.
Checkpoint · RNZ
January 30, 20264m 14s
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GPs and nurse prescribers will be able to diagnose attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD in adults from next week, but they won't be funded for it. Those working in the sector are warning it won't be as simple - or as cheap - as booking a 15 minute appointment. And it won't improve access for most children. Ruth Hill reports.
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