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Two recent articles published in the September 2026 edition of the Australian Journal of General Practice explore the growing role of general practice in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) care and the reforms shaping service delivery across Australia.
In the guest editorial, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has come of age, Associate Professor John Kramer OAM reflects on the history of ADHD recognition and management in Australia, tracing key developments from consumer advocacy and guideline development through to recent reforms that are expanding the role of GPs in ADHD assessment and management.
Complementing this perspective, Medication initiation and optimisation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A practical approach for general practice provides practical guidance for GPs on initiating and managing ADHD medications, including stimulant and non-stimulant treatment options, monitoring, shared decision-making and navigating evolving prescribing arrangements across jurisdictions.
Together, these articles highlight the increasing importance of primary care in improving access to evidence-based ADHD care and supporting better outcomes for people living with ADHD.
Read the articles below:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has come of age (Kramer, J.)
- Medication initiation and optimisation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A practical approach for general practice (Tognarini, K., Kidd Leong, H., Nahamkes, V., Kramer, J., & Errington, W.)
- Non-pharmacological strategies in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Nowinska, E., & Savage, S.V.)
- Balancing care with compliance: Medicolegal issues for general practitioners treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Bradfield, O., & Fernando, D.)