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09/18/26

As more adults seek ADHD care, primary care clinicians are tasked with getting the diagnosis right.

Schweitzer, Kate. JAMA.

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Culture, Work System, and Implementation Equity, Access, and Timeliness
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Summary

As demand for adult ADHD evaluations grows, primary care clinicians face challenges distinguishing the disorder from other causes of cognitive difficulties. This commentary shares expert opinion to highlight the need for comprehensive assessment of childhood symptoms, functional impairment, and co-occurring conditions. It emphasizes clinician education and standardized guidelines to improve diagnostic accuracy while balancing missed diagnoses against inappropriate treatment.
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Schweitzer K. As more adults seek ADHD care, primary care clinicians are tasked with getting the diagnosis right. JAMA. Epub 2026 Sep 18.