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Diagnosed in 10 minutes. Inside Australia’s ADHD industrial complex

Diagnosed in 10 minutes. Inside Australia’s ADHD industrial complex

Prescriptions for ADHD drugs have doubled in the past four years and private clinics charging thousands of dollars are cashing in. Doctors fear profits are taking priority over patient care.

Adults are the fastest growing patient group, and suddenly, nearly everyone has a colleague, friend, relative or neighbour who has been diagnosed with ADHD. Bethany Rae

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It takes less than 10 minutes for the doctor on the other end of the phone to diagnose me with ADHD.

During our brief telehealth consultation, I was asked questions about my childhood, concentration, work stress, anxiety, sleep patterns and whether any family members have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Michael SmithHealth editorMichael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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