Shah, P. J. and Morton, M. J. S. (2013) Adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis or normality? British Journal of Psychiatry, 203(5), pp. 317-319. (doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.113.126474)
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Abstract
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults evokes extreme responses within British psychiatrists, because its diagnostic validity and pharmacological treatments are heavily contested. We propose a model that accommodates apparently divergent evidence, and provides a clinical framework for clinicians and patients, allowing safe, responsible and ethically balanced clinical practice.
Item Type: | Articles (Editorial) |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Morton, Dr Michael |
Authors: | Shah, P. J., and Morton, M. J. S. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Journal Name: | British Journal of Psychiatry |
Publisher: | Royal College of Psychiatrists |
ISSN: | 0007-1250 |
ISSN (Online): | 1472-1465 |
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