Exploring clinician uncertainty in the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Article Abstract:

A study investigating two facets of clinician opinions with respect to the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is presented. First relates to the clinician reservations on the ADHD validity, as outlined in the American Psychological Association's (APA) DSM IV. While the other facet relates to the clinician's feelings on the physical and socio-psychological side-effects of the stimulants such as Ritalin, is presented.

United States, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Stimulant Preparations, Care and treatment, Standards, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Dosage and administration, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Stimulants, Central nervous system stimulants, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Book), American Psychological Association

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Do occupation and work conditions really matter? a longitudinal analysis of psychological distress experiences among Canadian workers

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The mental distress in employees and influence of working conditions on these disorders is studied by using longitudinal analysis on Canadian labor.

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists, Occupational Health Clinics, Usage, Causes of, Longitudinal method, Influence, Occupational health services, Work environment, Mental illness, Mental disorders, Longitudinal studies, Working conditions

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Exclusive versus everyday forms of professional knowledge: legitimacy claims in conventional and alternative medicine

Article Abstract:

A study comparing the professional knowledge of medical practitioners and alternative medicine practitioners is presented.

Analysis, Knowledge, Alternative medicine specialists

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