Health NZ's ADHD Data Blackhole Revealed
The New Zealand Reporter has revealed a gaping Health NZ ADHD data hole. The hole could undermine efforts to reduce reported long wait times and medical costs for ADHD sufferers.
Health NZ has admitted to a significant data gap regarding the prescribing of vital medication by paediatricians and psychiatrists to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) sufferers.
This comes as significant setback to Greens’ MP Zoe Swarbrick’s push to reform the way in which ADHD is prescribed and on the back of two recent Pharmac initiated changes (see the video and below) that do not deal with the biggest barrier ADHD sufferers face in seeking help.
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