By Dr Jaspreet Saini. Published . Updated .
Last reviewed 2026-10-18
Many adults in NSW now start their search for ADHD care with a GP rather than a psychiatrist. That is a reasonable place to begin, but the term "ADHD GP" can mean different things, and the difference matters for what the GP can do for you.
Assessment and prescribing roles
An endorsed GP has completed the NSW endorsement training. Within the NSW rules, an endorsed GP can assess ADHD, make a diagnosis, start ADHD medication and change it over time.
GPs who are not endorsed may still be able to provide a diagnostic assessment for ADHD. However, they cannot initiate ADHD medication. To continue medication started by a specialist, they must be ADHD Continuation Prescribers. Changes to medication may need to go back to the specialist.
Questions worth asking a practice
Is the GP endorsed for ADHD assessment and treatment in NSW, or an ADHD Continuation Prescriber who can continue treatment a specialist started? Does the practice see adults, children or both? Will you see the same GP at each review? How does the practice involve a psychiatrist when something is complex? These answers tell you more about the care you will receive than any website headline.
What to bring
If you already have a diagnosis, bring the specialist letter and your current medication details. If you are seeking an assessment, school reports and the view of someone who knew you as a child are often useful. A short list of how ADHD affects your work, study and home life helps the first appointment go further.
Seeing Dr Saini
Dr Jaspreet Saini is an endorsed NSW GP and practises at Rosedale Medical Practice in West Pennant Hills. Appointments, fees and eligibility are handled by the practice.
The right first question is not whether a GP treats ADHD, but what that GP is able to do.
Sources
This article is general information, not personal medical advice. Speak with your own doctor about your situation.