Government commits to national ADHD prescribing rules in inquiry response
ABCWhen Emily Murphy decided to pursue an ADHD diagnosis, she did not expect the journey to be such a challenge. Government responds to national inquiry On Thursday afternoon the federal government released its response to the ADHD National Inquiry, more than a year after the Senate committee presented its findings. It also provided in principle support to a further nine recommendations, including the need to consult with people with lived experience of ADHD, healthcare colleges and organisations to identify additional support measures and provide a review into the Medicare Benefits Schedule to improve accessibility to ADHD-related assessment, diagnosis, and support services. But ADHD isn't one-size-fits-all, and the lack of support has real consequences," Mr da Roza said. "In regional areas, waitlists can stretch for months or even over a year," Ms Savige said.
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