<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Select GPs in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="" title="NSW"><span>NSW</span></a><span> will soon be able to diagnose patients with ADHD following a reform </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/doctors" rel="" target="" title="doctors"><span>doctors</span></a><span> have praised as "life-changing", making it quicker and easier for families to receive care.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/nsw-politics" rel="" target="" title="NSW government"><span>NSW government</span></a><span> said that nearly 600 GPs across the state have already expressed their interest in completing the required training to be able to diagnose ADHD as 'endorsed prescribers', under the new reforms.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>RACGP NSW and </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/australian-capital-territory" rel="" target="" title="ACT"><span>ACT</span></a><span> Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman said the new reforms will change lives for ADHD patients and families.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>BREAKING:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/canada-tumbler-ridge-british-columbia-school-shooting/8308350c-4d91-4663-b1ed-620c5749dc6d" target="_blank"><strong><span>At least nine killed in school shooting in Canada</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The evidence indicates up to 10 per cent of </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/children" rel="" target="" title="children"><span>children</span></a><span>, and six per cent of adults, live with ADHD," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is a common condition that can be diagnosed and managed well by a specialist GP with appropriate training.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The reforms announced by the NSW </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/government" rel="" target="" title="Government"><span>Government</span></a><span> will make a huge difference to thousands of patients in our state. Access to an ADHD diagnosis and ongoing care is very often life-changing."</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-gps-to-diagnose-adhd/a89a6371-b96b-4345-826b-148497889697" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The reforms' first stage, implemented in September last year, allows GPs to fill repeat ADHD medication scripts, saving some families up to $1400 a year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/clarkefield-grass-fire-victoria-residents-told-too-late-to-leave/55662fb9-5c51-4a14-bc35-00b1dd27b5d2" target="_blank"><strong><span>'Too late to leave': Grass fire burns out of control north of Melbourne</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 800 specialist GPs have now completed training to be able to prescribe ADHD medication since September 1. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Psychology graduate Lucia Porteus said that access to treatment and support was crucial in overcoming the challenges of her ADHD diagnosis.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Their support helped me to graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Science from UNSW," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I'm currently looking at completing post-grad or honours to help people with disabilities and mental health issues to succeed, too."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I know I have been lucky. Many of my peers have struggled to access medication or a diagnosis for ADHD because of costs and long wait lists, but this new policy will remove those barriers for so many people."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>