Many jurisdictions have started to change the rules on diagnosing the disorder, allowing local doctors to play a more central role in care
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Historically, people seeking a diagnosis and prescription for ADHD needed a referral from their GP to see a specialist, often a paediatrician for children, or a psychiatrist for adults.
Patients and advocacy groups have long said this leads to high costs and long waits especially for those in regional areas, and amid rising rates and awareness of ADHD.