Uptake is stalling for GP's wanting to diagnose ADHD. 

Two months after the Government allowed GP's to assess and prescribe medication, only 180 GP's have used the new power so far. 

Other doctors blame workforce shortages and inadequate funding for the stall in uptakes. 

Royal NZ College of GP's President Luke Bradford told Heather du Plessis-Allan that, 'Patients can't afford to see it. Or the doctors can't afford to give up the time to do it.'

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Uptake is stalling for GP's wanting to diagnose ADHD.&nbsp;
Two months after the Government allowed GP's to assess and prescribe medication, only 180 GP's have used the new power so far.&nbsp;
Other doctors blame workforce shortages and inadequate funding for the stall in uptakes.&nbsp;
Royal NZ College of GP's President Luke Bradford told Heather du Plessis-Allan that, 'Patients can't afford to see it. Or the doctors can't afford to give up the time to do it.'
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Luke Bradford: Royal NZ College of GP's President discusses lack of GPs wanting to diagnose ADHD

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