Doctors claim ADHD is diagnosed too often while NHS plans face criticism

Medical professionals have raised concerns that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is currently being diagnosed too often. At the same time, proposed plans to limit National Health Service diagnoses of the condition have drawn sharp criticism from various quarters, with critics labelling the move as healthcare rationing. A new review has also suggested that standard symptoms of the condition should not automatically lead to a formal diagnosis. Meanwhile, private healthcare providers are facing tougher rules regarding payment structures as part of ongoing scrutiny into how the condition is assessed and treated across the board.