Life-changing reforms introduced by the Malinauskas Labor Government mean South Australians can now go to a specially trained GP, rather than a specialist, to receive a diagnosis and treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), saving time and thousands of dollars.
A re-elected Malinauskas Labor Government is committing $350,000 to train an additional 100 GPs, doubling to 200 the number of GPs across the state who will be able to diagnose and treat ADHD, making it cheaper and easier to access vital care for the complex neurological condition, which has a significant impact on daily life.
Under the reforms, GPs will be able to diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for ADHD for South Australians aged eight years and over, significantly reducing costs and lengthy wait times associated with having to go through a pediatrician or psychiatrist.
The new approach introduced by the Malinauskas Labor Government ensures South Australians receive faster, personalised, holistic care, with shorter diagnosis wait times and cheaper overall treatment. Importantly, it also allows greater access to this vital health care in outer metropolitan and regional areas.
