One in four general practitioners - fully qualified doctors specialising in family medicine - in the UK work as freelance locum GPs. We're the most professionally isolated of all workers in the National Health Service NHS, and the NASGP exists to support both locum GPs and salaried GPs to improve patient care and make their work more fulfilling and enjoyable.
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One in four general practitioners - fully qualified doctors specialising in family medicine - in the UK work as freelance locum GPs. We're the most professionally isolated of all workers in the National Health Service NHS, and the NASGP exists to support both locum GPs and salaried GPs to improve patient care and make their work more fulfilling and enjoyable.
In this informative session, clinical psychologists Dr Jess Gough and Dr Alesia Moulton-Perkins from Neurodiverse Online (https://neurodiverseonline.com/) provide a comprehensive overview of ADHD and autism diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. They discuss the current healthcare landscape, highlighting the rising demand for neurodevelopmental assessments and the challenges in diagnosis, particularly for women, girls, and older adults. * Also available as a YouTube video https://youtu.be/HLEY7BQrjMEThe presentation covers key topics including:* Prevalence and comorbidities of ADHD and autism* Diagnostic criteria and screening tools* Treatment options (medication and non-pharmacological interventions)* Health outcomes and importance of early intervention* Practical advice for healthcare professionals on supporting neurodivergent patientsThe speakers emphasize the need for personalized, holistic approaches to diagnosis and treatment, with practical recommendations for creating more inclusive and supportive healthcare environments.
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One in four general practitioners - fully qualified doctors specialising in family medicine - in the UK work as freelance locum GPs. We're the most professionally isolated of all workers in the National Health Service NHS, and the NASGP exists to support both locum GPs and salaried GPs to improve patient care and make their work more fulfilling and enjoyable.
