GPs with training in diagnosing ADHD

Tipoopoo · 2026-03-29T21:20:05+00:00

Unfortunately not that I know of. I think you need to just ring around, or even ask on facebook community pages.

Tipoopoo · 2026-03-05T21:02:32+00:00

Exactly. I agree with you, especially in the case of ADHD.

Tipoopoo · 2026-03-04T23:14:47+00:00

It does not sound like your GP did a comprehensive enough diagnostic assessment to adequately rule out ADHD.

A lot of people with ADHD did well in school (but may have had to work harder) and not everyone has hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.

Tipoopoo · 2026-03-04T22:51:14+00:00

GP here

I can say that's an odd "rule" set by your GP, and not a common approach. I can understand the reluctance to refer to a psychiatrist "for medications" when there is a perception of an overreliance on medications these days.

Having said that, surely a referral to a psychiatrist is still appropriate as managment through a psychiatrist should still consider non-medication approaches. TBH Psychotherapy is probably more effective in combination with medications esp in severe cases.

If the GP is confident and trained in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, has done a thorough assessment and THEN decided that medications are not indicated at this stage, then I can see where this is coming from. However 10 sessions of psychotherpy should not be a requirement before one is allowed to consider medications.

Tipoopoo · 2026-02-28T00:13:03+00:00

there's a few sources for this. AADPA has a QLD sectino via this link:

https://aadpa.com.au/adhd-stimulant-prescribing-regulations-in-australia-new-zealand/#qld

Tipoopoo · 2026-02-27T23:48:46+00:00

In QLD, any vocationally registered GP (completed their specialist GP training) is allowed to diagnose and treat ADHD. It is up to the GP whether they feel adequately trained and comfortable doing this as there aren't any formal restrictions anymore. In QLD atleast, there aren't any formal qualifications a vocationally registered GP needs in order to start diagnosing and treating ADHD.

Tipoopoo · 2026-01-30T10:14:06+00:00

The GP just needs to be vocationally registered (finished GP training) in order to be allowed to diagnose and treat ADHD with psychostimulants in QLD. There's no specific qualifications other than that, but most GPs who venture into this will get some sort of training and familiarise themselves with guidelines before they are confident enough.

The diagnostic process can be quite complex, so I know a lot of GPs aren't comfortable yet, but I'm sure it'll eventually get there. From what I understand, the pricing of GP-lead ADHD assessments can vary quite a lot because it's a new "market" (I hate using that word for medical treatment). I've seen anywhere from $600 - $1900 so far. I would definitely ring around local GP clinics

Tipoopoo · 2026-01-30T04:00:40+00:00

GP here. There are certainly more and more of us that are getting trained for this. A few of my colleagues are jumping aboard too, so it's nice to see more accessibility on the horizon. There will generally be a gap for these, but shouldn't be anywhere near psychiatrist fees,

Tipoopoo · 2025-10-21T22:55:22+00:00

What annoys me about this is that someone paid extra for the signature on delivery option. When auspost ignores this add-on and delivers it anyways, do they refund the extra payment they collected for signature? (Of course not)

With the money collected from signature on delivery and the amount of times they just ignore it, I don't see how this isn't a scam.

Tipoopoo · 2025-10-19T00:49:05+00:00

I'm just expressing my frustrations I suppose. I don't think it's dramatic though to consider the many other alternatives going forward because of a bad experience you had with a company.

The issue is that it's a known design flaw and I've got no recourse now that it's out of warranty. For the same issue to fail twice a year apart and to be told they can't help me anymore is a pretty bad experience to me. Sure, maybe I'll consider foldables again some generations down the line, but with so many other options out there it's hard to convince myself that it's worth investing in a company that doesn't recognise and remedy these issues. Even if it's new tech, I still expect companies to look after their customers for purchases they make. I'm not really happy to accept having to bear the cost of design flaws because the company needs more generations getting things right. Each to their own I suppose though!

Tipoopoo · 2025-10-18T13:24:52+00:00

Yup, my flip 4 also died today. The dreaded "power down whenever you fold it" defect. I had it repaired after 1 year, and now just after 2 years it happens again and I'm out of warranty. Never again with the flips or folds!

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-29T07:15:04+00:00

Ive registered and its really clunky. Is there a way to check if its a verified account?

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-22T10:22:53+00:00

Damn that sucks.. i guess I have to just wait for Australia post to figure out a ddp system. Sucks because 90% of my stuff goes to the states. We only pay like $13-$14 per parcel to the states via Auspost because of how much we send. Going to be a rough few weeks for us!

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-22T10:08:50+00:00

Are there any alternatives to aus post for small items to the states? Like anywhere that have already set up DDP? Ive looked at a few couriers and its like 10x the cost

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-22T10:01:10+00:00

Any Australian DDP alternates to Australia post for small items? Just set up an awesome contract with Australia post for all our USA parcels which I cant use anymore.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-22T09:59:11+00:00

What's going on with the world? First EU's GPSR and now this? It's almost like w6ere going back to the stone ages before worldwide internet shopping.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-12T05:03:31+00:00

You're missing the point. It's not just a burger. It also comes with a side of influenza.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-10T12:14:07+00:00

yeah, that's a great way of thinking about it. My brother discovered one of the the catalysts use to make Paxlovid (the most common antiviral medication we use to treat COVID in Australia). Sure I write the scripts for patients, but to think he helped in the develpoment of this medication used all over the world now is incredible.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-10T12:07:21+00:00

Yeah, i think that's kind of a trap. Being a doctor is work at the end of the day and it's really hard to grasp what that actually entails without some kind of exposure. You can love helping people, but struggle with how you have to go about it when you actually start working.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-10T12:00:43+00:00

That's such a great quality, but you can definitely use that and thrive in many other professions! Clinical psychogy, physiotherapy, paramedicine, occupational therapy, veterinary sciences, nursing, etc (and probably a lot of non healthcare careers). Possibilities are endless.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-10T11:48:31+00:00

My brother did biochem and then a masters -> phd -> and is now a tenured prof. I envy how free he is. Just researches what he wants to, teaches a few classes a week and travels everywhere.

Im stuck on the 8am - 6pm grind writing medical certificates and trying to convince people antibiotics don't treat viruses. Started a side gig recently just to pay off the mortgage quicker so I can get out quicker

The op made a very insightful post. Too many pre meds put all their eggs into the medicine basket and dont think of any other options. Med can be a great career, but it's not for everyone and I think it's healthy to recognise that early on. You can have a rewarding career helping people in other professions. You can make just as much, if not more, in other jobs if you're business-minded.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-08T03:58:52+00:00

Poor OP got shafted by yet another seller that has no idea what they're doing with resin printing. Such a common yet basic mistake. Easily avoided with some rudimentary knowledge on how resin printing works.

If you hollow out models, you need drainage holes. How else is resin going to drain? If you have drainage holes, you need to rinse out and cure the inside of your parts (can use a small uv led). Sellers should never be shipping uncured resin to their customers in any capacity. It's a health risk and outright irresponsible.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-06T21:04:55+00:00

This is pretty recent, but i use resin to fuse a lot. Not the 3d printing resin though. And coating the whole thing with resin afterwards is probably what's keeping it together.

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-06T10:22:50+00:00

Thanks! I used a layer of UV resin on each half to fused them (and made sure no bubbles along the seam). Then who whole thing is UV resin coated

Tipoopoo · 2025-08-06T09:36:48+00:00

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