At Noosa Clinic, our goal is to support every patient with safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care. We are aware that recent changes to Queensland legislation now allow certain GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD. However, ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that often overlaps with other medical and mental health factors. Because of this complexity, accurate diagnosis requires significant time, specialised training, and resources that go beyond a standard GP setting.
Our Clinic Policy: To ensure patient safety and clinical excellence, the doctors at Noosa Clinic
will not be providing initial ADHD diagnoses or initiating new stimulant treatments at this time.
What We Can Do:
● Referrals: We can provide referrals to specialist Psychiatrists, Paediatricians or
psychologists who are experts in this field for your initial assessment.
● Ongoing Care: We are happy to continue prescribing for existing patients who are
stable on medication and have a current management plan from their specialist (Shared
Care).
● Support: We remain here to support your broader mental health and wellbeing.
We understand this may be frustrating for patients hoping for a quicker pathway to diagnosis.
Please know this decision was made carefully to ensure that your long-term care remains safe
and thorough.