Table 2 Perceptions of what adult and child services feel AMHS involvement should be in adults with ADHD
AMHS role in ADHD management | Adult services - N= 22 | Child services - N= 25 |
|---|---|---|
Monitoring and prescribing for all cases transitioning from CAMHS | 45% (10) | 84% (21) |
Monitoring and prescribing only for patients with complex and comorbid ‘adult’ disorders | 50% (11) | 36% (9) |
New ADHD diagnostic assessment from Primary Care | 64% (14) | 78% (20) |
Assessment and management of ‘old’ ADHD cases (diagnosed in CAMHS) returning as adults for treatment | 75% (17) | 89% (22) |
Assessment and management of existing AMHS patients for possible ADHD | 73% (16) | 93% (23) |