118 ADHD: Assessment, Treatment and Pearls

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts

Dr. Lia Gaggino talks to Dr. Herschel Lessin on how physicians can  juggle their ADHD patients, parents, practice. 

 Here are some facts on ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder):

-There's more than one type of ADHD

-ADHD is genetic.

-There is no cure for ADHD, but medication and therapy can control symptoms

-ADHD often persists into adulthood

-People with ADHD may be protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act

 “ADHD is a chronic condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior. 

According to national data, AKHD affects about 9.4% of U.S. children ages 2-17 including 2.4% of children ages 2-5 and 4%-12% of school-aged children…”  American Academy of Pediatrics ADHD | All AAP | AAP

[00:33 -8:20] Opening Segment

• Dr. Gaggino introduces us to Dr. Herschel Lessin
• What drives Dr. Lessin’s passion to be a pediatrician?  
• How his personal experience inspired him to learn more about ADHD
• If managed properly, ADHD has to potential of being a “Superpower”

[8:21- 16:21]  Current Pharmaceutical Development for ADHD Treatment  

• Issues with current drug availability
• Potential solutions moving forward
• Problem Regarding Pediatricians Comfort with Treating ADHD
• Barriers to Treating ADHD

[16:22 -32:47]  The economics behind drug pricing and formulary change

• How this affects health care providers and patients
• Challenges posed by mid-year formulary changes 
• Disruption to patient treatment plans
• Difficulty in switching between medications
• National Shortages of Short Acting Medication

[32:48 -59:32] Making a List from the ADHD Toolkit

• Learning How to Code for all Service
• Documenting Your Thinking 
• How to Set Up a Practice for ADHD Kid
•  The importance of documentation and avoiding being audited

[59:33 - 1:07:23]  Closing segment Takeaway

 Links to resources mentioned on the show

 AAP

ADHD toolkit - 

https://302.buzz/AAP-ADHDToolKit

ADHD Clinical Practice Guideline -

https://302.buzz/ClinicalPracticeGuideline

AAP publication “Congrats You’re Having a Teen!” 

https://shop.aap.org/congrats-youre-having-a-teen-paperback/

REACH Institute - 

https://thereachinstitute.org/Ma

Massachusetts General Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2023 course - 

https://302.buzz/mgcaPsycPharma

AACAP - ADHD Facts for Families - 

https://302.buzz/AACAP-ADHD

NEI Global -