Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: New Ways of Working in Primary Care

Authors: Salmon, Gill1; Kirby, Amanda2

Source: Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Volume 12, Number 4, November 2007 , pp. 160-163(4)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and prescribed pharmacotherapy require ongoing regular follow-up for many years. Recent literature outlining the role of primary care in the ongoing medication monitoring of children and young people with ADHD is reviewed. We propose that a General Practitioner with a Specialist Interest (GPwSI) model could be developed in relation to ADHD to ensure that shared care arrangements between CAMHS and primary care for children with ADHD are in place. Clinical materials to support GPs in this new role are described.

Keywords: ADHD; primary care; GPwSI

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00422.x

Affiliations: 1: Trehafod Child and Family Clinic, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett, Swansea SA2 OGB, and Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Wales., Email: salmongn@doctors.uk 2: The Dyscovery Centre, Alltyryn Campus, University of Wales, Newport, NP20 5DA, Wales

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