Patients in Australia can now be diagnosed with ADHD by a GP. What does this mean for treatment?

Guardian Australia27 October 2026, 23:00 UTCAustralia

Many jurisdictions have started to change the rules on diagnosing the disorder, allowing local doctors to play a more central role in careGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHistorically, people seeking a diagnosis and prescription for ADHD needed a referral from their GP to see a specialist, often a paediatrician for children, or a psychiatrist for adults.Patients and advocacy groups have long said this leads to high costs and long waits especially for those in regional areas, and amid rising rates and awareness of ADHD. Continue reading...

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