ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountAn investigation by BBC Panorama is holding private clinics that diagnose ADHD to take 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 the NHS. It could take months to be 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 since NICE guidelines require rigor from qualified, regulated healthcare professionals.If your GP recommends an NHS assessment in England, you have a lega
Why You Should Consider Getting an ADHD Assessment PrivateA new BBC Panorama investigation has provoked controversy over private ADHD assessments. The journalist who was undercover visited three private clinics and was diagnosed with ADHD. He was prescribed a powerful stimulant medication without examining his past or interviewing his parents.Ask y
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD affects many people, and it's crucial to identify it correctly. If your GP refuses to refer you for a NHS assessment You can be diagnosed privately.Some GPs have preconceived ideas of what a person with ADHD looks like. They may refuse to refer you for an assessment, or they may tell you that another condition
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisThe NHS is unable to diagnose ADHD in a large number of patients because of the long waiting lists. Some are desperate for answers and are willing to pay private companies for their services.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many of these private clinics provide unreliable assessment