ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have a legal right to choose the person who provides your specialist NHS mental health assessments. But not all healthcare professionals are certified to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has been told by whistleblowers and patients that some private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribing medication frequently without prop
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling with the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some patients are desperate to get answers and are willing to pay private providers to give them.However, a recent BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many of these private clinics are handing out u
Assessing ADHD in AdultsAssessing adhd in adults is essential to establish the right diagnosis of the disease, which can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, there are various ways to assess, including structured clinical interviews, self-report ratings scales, neuropsychological and psychological tests. But just because these procedures are widel