Question 1

Can a GP diagnose ADHD in NSW?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the GP has completed the NSW endorsement training. An endorsed GP can assess ADHD and make a diagnosis. GPs who are not endorsed cannot diagnose ADHD. A psychiatrist or paediatrician makes the diagnosis, and a GP who is an ADHD Continuation Prescriber can then continue treatment.

Question 2

What is an endorsed ADHD GP?

Accepted Answer

A GP who has completed the NSW training that allows them to assess and diagnose ADHD, start ADHD medication and change it over time, within the NSW rules.

Question 3

Can a GP prescribe ADHD medication in NSW?

Accepted Answer

An endorsed GP can start and adjust ADHD medication. A GP who is not endorsed must be an ADHD Continuation Prescriber to continue medication that a specialist has started.

Question 4

Is Dr Saini an endorsed ADHD GP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr Jaspreet Saini is endorsed for ADHD assessment, diagnosis and treatment in NSW, and practises at Rosedale Medical Practice in West Pennant Hills.

Question 5

How do I find an endorsed ADHD GP?

Accepted Answer

Ask the practice directly whether a GP is endorsed for ADHD assessment and treatment. The article Finding an ADHD GP in NSW lists other questions worth asking.

Question 6

Do I still need a psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

Many people do not. Psychiatrists remain important for complex situations, an unclear diagnosis, or other conditions that need specialist care. Good GP-led care has a clear plan for when to involve one.

Question 7

What happens in an ADHD assessment?

Accepted Answer

A structured conversation about attention, organisation and restlessness, now and in childhood, along with sleep, mood, physical health and family history. Questionnaires are usually part of it. You receive a written outcome at the end.

Question 8

What should I bring to an ADHD assessment?

Accepted Answer

School reports if you have them, a list of current medicines, and examples of how ADHD affects work, study or home. Input from a parent, sibling or partner is often helpful.

Question 9

Can adults be diagnosed with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many adults are diagnosed for the first time in their twenties, thirties or later. ADHD begins in childhood, so the assessment looks for signs that were present early, even if they were never named.

Question 10

What if the assessment does not find ADHD?

Accepted Answer

The written outcome should explain what else might account for your symptoms, such as anxiety, low mood or a sleep problem, and what to do next.

Question 11

What are the treatment options for adult ADHD?

Accepted Answer

Medication, practical strategies, psychological support and care for any other conditions. Most people use a combination. The article ADHD treatment for adults explains how the parts fit together.

Question 12

Do I have to take medication?

Accepted Answer

No. Treatment may or may not include medication. You and your GP decide together.

Question 13

What does my GP check while I am on ADHD medication?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure, heart rate, sleep, appetite, weight and mood, plus whether the medication is still helping with what it was started for.

Question 14

How long does it take to find the right dose?

Accepted Answer

Usually a few months. The first dose that seems to work is rarely the final one, so regular reviews are expected early on.

Question 15

Why do ADHD scripts sometimes run late?

Accepted Answer

Common causes are a review booked too late, a prescriber who cannot change the treatment, or pharmacy stock. Booking the next review before the current script runs low prevents most delays.

Question 16

I already have an ADHD diagnosis. Can a GP take over my care?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. Bring your specialist letter and medication details. An endorsed GP can continue and adjust treatment within the NSW rules. At Rosedale Medical Practice, ongoing care is also provided by ADHD Continuation Prescribers Dr Nicky Kathuria, Dr Natasha Paul, Dr Priya Ashwath and Dr Michael Lin.

Question 17

How often will I see my GP for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

More often while the dose is being settled, then at regular reviews. Your GP will set a schedule that suits your treatment.

Question 18

Where can I see Dr Saini?

Accepted Answer

At Rosedale Medical Practice in West Pennant Hills. Bookings, fees and eligibility are on the Rosedale site, linked from Find ADHD care.

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