The first WA GP’s to independently diagnose and manage ADHD will start providing this care in early 2026, with 65 specialist GPs to be trained in diagnosing ADHD and prescribing stimulant medication to manage treatment for patients aged 10 and older.

Royal Australian College of GP’s WA chair and national vice president Ramya Raman spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and said the State government funded training program was “welcome” and would allow GP’s to become upskilled in the area.

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