Medical Economics November 28, 2023
Patients turn to their primary care physicians for answers, making them a key member of a treatment team.
There is a growing number of individuals seeking treatment for a host of symptoms aligned with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These individuals typically see their primary care physician (PCP) first with complaints of poor sleep, heightened anxiety, restlessness, lack of ability to concentrate, forgetfulness, fatigue, inability to focus on tasks, and trouble with making decisions. They seem to lose things often, can’t keep on a schedule, misunderstand instructions, or forget that they had a deadline or appointment.
The loved ones of the patient will typically add to the list of complaints that this person is impulsive and doesn’t pay attention during conversations, doesn’t...