How do you manage ADHD in your clinic?

[GoodNP]

Can NPs diagnose ADHD? I live in Texas, and I'm struggling to find scope of practice information specific to ADHD on BON website. I'm curious to know how other practices manage diagnosing and prescribing meds, particularly in states where NPs are not permitted to prescribe schedule II meds.

At my clinic, the makes the diagnosis and initiates treatment. Follow-ups may be done with NP, who may make recommendations to the physician, but the prescription still must be written by the physician. Recently, my physician has said "I trust you", regarding making the diagnosis. I certainly don't want to violate scope of practice. I'm an FNP.

[Jules A, MSN]

Children do not just "outgrow" ADHD and up to 50-60 percent will still have symptoms in adulthood especially in attention.

But this doesn't necessarily mean they require a stimulant medication. According to this source only 1.7% of the adult population would be considered as having severe ADHD. Care to guess the percentage of patients who attempt to work me for stimulants?

NIMH >> Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Adults