DEBATE: Is Adult ADHD Over-Diagnosed and Over-Prescribed?
Presenting Author(s): Dr. Pratap Chokka, MDD, Dr. Toba Oluboka
Date and time: 22 Mar 2024 from 11:50 to 12:50
Location: Wildrose Salon A/B
Learning Objectives
1. Review the epidemiology of ADHD;
2. Review the current diagnostic and prescribing habits of Canadian Physicians; and
3. Debate on diagnosis and prescribing.
Literature References
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Abstract
Despite my extensive scientific and clinical evidence to support the diagnosis of adult ADHD, there are ongoing concerns about over diagnosing and over prescribing for this condition. This lively debate will take a point/counterpoint approach to the question of whether ADHD is over-diagnosed and over-prescribed. The debaters Dr. Chokka and Dr. Olobuka will take their appropriate positions to support their contention on this question. The audience will have a chance to participate, both by polling questions and interactive questions.