ADHD diagnosis and management in children: something needs to change When it comes to ADHD in children, there is an emerging concern that support and treatment is becoming increasingly inaccessible.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder The Good GP explores the impact obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has on patients and strategies to normalise OCD; screening and detection; managing OCD in primary care and when to refer.
Research finds ADHD is overdiagnosed, but experts remain unconvinced While fears have been raised about overdiagnosis, there are also concerns about the possible implications for clinicians, patients and families.
Autism and the importance of accurate diagnoses Despite the progress being made, a lack of time, appropriate resources and funding continues to contribute to inaccurate diagnoses of autism.
New toolkit offers ‘succinct’ overview to aid autism diagnosis Consistent standards are needed to diagnose the condition, and one expert has told newsGP ‘it has to be used’.
‘I’ve seen it be extremely debilitating’ Patients with hoarding disorder have a significantly increased risk of conditions such as respiratory distress and diabetes.
Generalised anxiety disorder This episode explores generalised anxiety disorder, including identification and and diagnosis in the primary care setting, as well as the questions GPs can ask and key signs to consider.
‘Watch this space’: GPs to become more involved in NDIS The revelation comes as the Federal Government accepts almost all 29 recommendations from the landmark Tune review as part of an effort to reduce wait times and improve services.
Borderline personality disorder Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas discuss some of the issues surrounding the diagnosis, treatment and stigma of borderline personality disorder.
Australia’s most common eating disorder is under-recognised: Expert It represents nearly half of all eating disorders, is as common in men as it is in women, and affects around one million people.