ADHD Diagnosis - Why You Should Seek Help PrivatelyPrivate adult ADHD assessments have become more popular as wait times are at an all-time high. Patients in England with a GP can choose to be referred privately by using their 'Right of Choice'.This allows patients to be diagnosed and assessed within a matter of months, as opposed to waiting for ye
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation into private clinics that diagnose ADHD is holding them to account. It is claimed that they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people want to get a private diagnosis for ADHD because they believe they cannot wait for an NHS referral. Referrals from your GP can take
ADHD Assessment in the UKAn ADHD assessment is usually an extremely thorough procedure. A psychiatrist will assess whether your symptoms cause significant impairment and will rule out other medical conditions such as depression or thyroid problems. They may also ask for old school reports or other supporting evidence.It is vital that the person ass
Why You Should Consider Getting an ADHD Assessment PrivateA BBC Panorama investigation has sparked an argument over private ADHD tests. The reporter who was undercover visited three private clinics which identified him as having ADHD, and he was given powerful stimulant medications without fully exploring his history or interviewing his family memb
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‚