ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to choose the person who offers your specialized NHS mental health exams. Not all healthcare professionals are qualified to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has heard from patients and whistleblowers who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe drugs without proper screening. We went un
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Adults can benefit from a private ADHD diagnosis to get the medication and care they require. It's expensive however, it's the fastest method. It's also the most helpful since doctors are well-versed with adult ADHD symptoms.NHS waiting lists are so long that patients have to go to private clinics for evaluations. Ho
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation of private clinics that diagnose ADHD is making them accountable. They are alleged to be over-diagnosing the condition.Many people are seeking an independent ADHD diagnosis because they don't want wait for a referral from the NHS. Referrals from your GP can take several
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a common problem for people, and it's essential 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 with ADHD might look like. They may refuse to refer to an assessment or
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling under the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some patients are desperate for answers and are willing to pay private providers to provide them.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many private clinics are providing unreliable