Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults

The acceptance of disorders of attention has expanded considerably however controversy surrounding the diagnosis remains. This program is designed to assist the primary care practitioner in understanding the formulation of the diagnosis of ADHD. It is also intended to familiarise the practitioner with the benefits and side effects of available treatments.

ONLINE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this online program, the participant should be able to:

>	To understand the formulation of the diagnosis of ADHD.
>	To understand the natural history of ADHD.
>	To understand the controversies surrounding diagnosis and treatment.
>	To be familiar with the benefits and side effects of available treatments.

TIME

Approximately 1.5 hours

COST

£20

AUTHOR

Malcolm McHarg, M.D. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He obtained his BA in biology from Haverford College and attended Hahnemann University for his medical degree. Postgraduate training included a pediatric residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, a neurology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York and an epilepsy fellowship also at Einstein. Dr. McHarg has been in a private neurology practice in the western suburbs of Philadelphia since 1991.

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