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Brenton Prosser, Professor of Public Policy and Leadership, UNSW Sydney

ADHD prescribing has changed over the years – a new guide aims to bring doctors up to speed

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most diagnosed childhood neurological disorder in Australia.

Over the years, it has been the subject of controversy about potential misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis. There has also been variation in levels of diagnosis and drug prescription, depending on where you live and your socioeconomic status.

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