What is the difference between a diagnosis and a working diagnosis?

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What is the difference between a diagnosis and a working diagnosis?
2026-09-08 17:31
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A diagnosis is often a documented conclusion that ADHD criteria are considered met for that clinician's record. A working diagnosis is a current best clinical formulation that may be revised with more information. It can still guide treatment, including medication in some settings, but it is not the same as a closed, documented final diagnosis in every record system. FasTreat also offers private online ADHD assessment and ongoing care, depending on your needs and clinical assessment. Related reading: https://www.fastreat.com/en/adhd-faq References: https://www.caddra.ca/wp-content/uploads/Canadian-ADHD-Practice-Guidelines-4.1-January-6-2021.pdf https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/treating-conditions-and-disorders/adult-adhd/adult-adhd---treatment/adult-adhd---pharmacotherapy
2026-09-09 15:01
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