Shared care guidelines for effective management of ADHD

Author/s
Chinnaiah Yemula, John Kedward
Citation
Issue 2 Spring 2012
CEPiP.2012.1.157-162
Abstract

It is important to produce local protocols for a Shared Care arrangement between specialists and primary care providers for effective management of ADHD in children and young people. This article outlines the roles and responsibilities of the specialist and the GP, emphasising the need for clear communication between them.

Cite as: Cutting Edge Psychiatry in Practice 2012, 2(1):157-162; https://doi.org/10.65031/bpxq2688

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