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How easy is it to diagnose adhd/add in adults?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Thorough eval: A number of criteria must be met to make an accurate diagnosis of ADHD/ ADD. It can present like other medical or mental conditions. A workup is necessary to ensure assessment is correct.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Technically not very: Technically a diagnosis is not difficult for a treating provider to make by using DSM-5 criteria and requires a clinical history and perhaps further information from another person who can attest to this. This diagnosis is fortunately/unfortunately more controversial than others within the field and the opinion of the provider you seek may affect a diagnosis more than any other factor.
Answered 5/6/2016
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Adult ADHD: Fairly easy, after ruling out other medical/psychiatric conditions, through thorough history & screening tools.
Answered 4/23/2015
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