{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#206 Pay Attention: To the ADHD Doctor with Dr Chris Soo","description":"Host Dr Rob Park sits down with Dr Chris Soo \u2014 a GP with a special interest in ADHD to explore a topic that is both highly important and topical right now, with Queensland moving to allow GPs to diagnose and prescribe ADHD medications for adults from Dec 1 2025, and other states expected to follow.  This is a light-hearted but deeply practical conversation that cuts through the noise: how ADHD really presents in day-to-day general practice, what to watch out for, how to start treatment safely, and why this emerging model of care is about to become core business for Australian GPs. If you want to stay ahead of the changes and feel confident supporting this rapidly growing patient group, this is an easy, engaging and very relevant listen. Resources: Clinical Guidelines Australian ADHD Clinical Practice Guideline (AADPA) Australia\u2019s comprehensive, evidence-based guideline covering assessment, diagnosis, and management across the lifespan. https:\/\/adhdguideline.aadpa.com.au\/ CADDRA \u2013 Canadian ADHD Practice Guidelines Includes excellent \u201cred flag\u201d lists for probable ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. https:\/\/www.caddra.ca\/practice-guidelines\/ NICE ADHD Guideline (UK) Clear diagnostic and treatment recommendations, helpful for cross-checking international standards. https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/ng87 Prescribing Resources ADPA Clinician Prescribing Guide (Australia) A practical prescribing manual for clinicians (paid). A lower-cost GP \u201ccontinuing prescriber guide\u201d is being released soon. https:\/\/aadpa.com.au\/ Professional Communities RACGP Specific Interests: ADHD, ASD & Neurodiversity RACGP\u2019s special interest group providing education, discussion forums, and peer support. https:\/\/www.racgp.org.au\/the-racgp\/faculties\/specific-interests\/groups\/adhd-asd-and-neurodiversity ADHD & Neurodevelopmental GPs \u2013 Australia & New Zealand (Facebook Group) A clinician-only \u201csafe space\u201d Chris recommends for practical questions and peer support. (Private group \u2014 search the exact name on Facebook to request access.) Support & Telehealth Resources The ADHD Doctor (Dr Chris Soo) Chris's website for clinical information, referral, and updates. https:\/\/www.theadhddoctor.com.au\/ ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support. ...  Study and learn lifestyle medicine:  Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing?  Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.   Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care?  Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information contact@thegpshow.com  ","author_name":"The GP Show","author_url":"http:\/\/thegpshow.com\/","html":"