Written Question · S1W-12335 · Session 1
What information is being provided to health professionals and, in particular, GPs on the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficiency d…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information is being provided to health professionals and, in particular, GPs on the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficiency disorder and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The answer
The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) is currently developing a clinical guideline on Attention Deficit and Hyperkinetic Disorders in Children and Young People, which is due to be published in the spring. The guideline will be disseminated to a range of interests including general practitioners via the Primary Care Advisers at health boards.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-12335 by reference.