ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, you have the legal right to choose who offers your specialized NHS mental health examinations. Not all healthcare professionals are qualified to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has heard from whistleblowers and patients who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe drugs without proper tests. We went undercove
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation of private clinics that diagnose ADHD is calling them to account. They are alleged to be over-diagnosing the condition.Many people are seeking a private diagnosis of ADHD because they feel they cannot wait for an NHS referral. Referrals from your GP may take a long time
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking a diagnosis of ADHD are struggling under the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some are in desperate need of answers and willing to pay private providers for their services.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that a lot of these private clinics provide unreliable
ADHD Assessment in the UKAn ADHD evaluation is typically a fairly thorough process. A psychiatrist will evaluate whether your symptoms are causing significant impairment and rule out other conditions, such as thyroid issues or depression. They may also ask for old school reports or other evidence.It is vital that the person who is assessing you is