The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has released the latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP), themed 'ADHD 1', highlighting the growing role of GPs in the assessment and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The September issue explores practical approaches to ADHD care, including non-pharmacological management strategies, medication initiation and optimisation, medicolegal considerations for GPs, and emerging models of GP-led ADHD care for children. A second themed issue, 'ADHD 2', will be published in January-February 2027.
RACGP Specific Interests ADHD, ASD and Neurodiversity Chair Adjunct Associate Professor John Kramer said increased awareness of the different ways ADHD can present is essential to improving care.
"ADHD can present in many different ways and affect people across a wide spectrum, yet it has historically been associated with a narrow stereotype," he said.
"GPs are well placed to recognise the different ways ADHD can affect patients' lives and provide ongoing, patient-centred care. With GPs likely to have an increasing role in this area, it is important they have access to clear, evidence-based information.
"This issue provides practical guidance to help GPs build their knowledge and confidence in ADHD management, which typically involves a multimodal approach."
The RACGP has been advocating for greater access to ADHD care across Australia, including increased investment in training GPs to provide assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management.
