ADHD Diagnosis Can Create Medication Problems

ADHD Medications: YouTube Notes – Fuzzy Diagnostic Targets Create Unpredictable Outcomes

ADHD diagnosis is confusing, descriptive, superficial, and often has little to do with logical treatment objectives. Do you wonder why so many complain about the medications?

Watch this YouTube video and forward to anyone you know who thinks we are missing ‘the point' with ADHD treatment: Yes, I agree, diagnosis is a problem.

The current diagnostic manual, DSM-4-TR, helps only slightly with the complexity of ADHD medication management. However, if you don't select verifiable targets, if you and your medical team are fuzzzy about what you are shooting at, I can guarantee significant frustration and medical disappointment.

Take a look at this brief review comparing functional diagnosis vs descriptive diagnostic targets for ADHD medication management. And while you are there – do sign up- Subscribe at YouTube for regular Parker video updates: more coming!

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