Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a 10-year-old boy – a patient’s journey to wellness and a family physician’s role

Chong Yong He; Goh Lee Gan

The Singapore Family Physician

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Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a 10-year-old boy – a patient’s journey to wellness and a family physician’s role

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Author(s):

Chong Yong He
Goh Lee Gan

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 47 No 7 - What's New in Asthma Management

Page(s):

43 - 47

Publication date:

1 July 2021

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

We describe a case of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in a ten-year-old boy. We explore the stages of his therapeutic journey and the role played by family physicians along the way, including initial difficulty accepting the diagnosis, how this was resolved, the importance of parental acceptance of diagnosis before progressing with treatment, setbacks and how these were overcome. We also discuss the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and the role of family physicians in managing ADHD.