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, particularly as NICE guidelines demand rigor from licensed, certified health professionals.Fortunately, if your GP refers you for an NHS assessment in England, you h… Read More
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation into private clinics that diagnose ADHD is making them accountable. It is claimed that they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people are seeking a private ADHD diagnosis due to the fact that they don't want wait for a referral from NHS. Referrals from your GP can t… Read More
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a problem that affects many people and it's important to be diagnosed appropriately. If your GP isn't willing to refer you to an NHS assessment it is possible to be diagnosed privately.Some doctors have preconceived notions about what someone suffering from ADHD will look like. They may refuse to refer for a… Read More
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling under the burden of long NHS waiting lists. Some are in desperate need of answers and willing to pay private providers for their services.However, a recent BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many private clinics are handing out unreliable assess… Read More
ADHD Assessments - Can You Get a Private ADHD Diagnosis?BBC Panorama reported today that adults with ADHD are diagnosed by private clinics through insecure video calls. This is a pity particularly as NICE guidelines demand rigour from qualified, regulated health professionals.If your GP recommends an NHS assessment in England you have the legal rig… Read More