Posted by Noa on February 9, 2000, at 1:45:07
In reply to Are doctors penalized for prescribing stimulants? , posted by Janice on February 8, 2000, at 21:16:32
I also have a feeling this varies from province to province, and state to state. Janice
Here in the US, it varies from Health Insurance Company to Health Insurance Company. Managed Care companies have all kinds of incentives and disincentives that influence doctors.
BTW, even tho you were referred for testing, there really isn't testing per se for ADHD. Currently, the dx is made based on clinical interview, and observation (using a questionnaire). There are some tests for the attention component, but they are not required for a dx.
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