The Role of the Primary Care Physician in ADHD Management
ADHD has drawn the public’s attention over the past 3 decades. Research around this condition with respect to elements such as etiology, prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment, intensified in the last decade and several breakthroughs have been made. The role of the primary care physician in ADHD was defined during the same period as well as the realization that the condition is not confined to childhood. Public Perceptions ADHD (Attention Hyperactivity Disorder) has wide ranging symptoms at the core of which you find hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. The diagnosis still meets with opposition in some quarters that regard it as nothing short of controversial. In some quarters, the condition is still regarded as nothing more than a common neurobehavioral disorder. The condition also faces a high level of stigmatization which unfortunately sometimes spills over into the medical fraternity. This is why CME for pediatricians, primary care givers, and other medical professionals has...