Psychiatrist vs psychologist vs GP vs nurse practitioner. Who can diagnose ADHD, and who can prescribe?

Who can diagnose ADHD and who can prescribe medication are different questions, and the answers vary by profession and by province or territory. Family physicians and GPs can typically diagnose ADHD and prescribe within their competence. Some prefer or require specialist input, especially for stimulants. 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 https://www.fastreat.com/en/blogs/adhd-medication References: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/chapter/recommendations https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/treating-conditions-and-disorders/adult-adhd/adult-adhd---treatment/adult-adhd---pharmacotherapy https://www.caddra.ca/guideline-overview/

I walked out of a psychology appointment with a thick report and assumed the prescription part was next, then sat in the car realising nobody had mentioned a stimulant. I had blended diagnose and prescribe into one job in my head. My family doctor later said they would have to do their own piece, which I took personally at first. I keep the report in a folder and I still get the two roles mixed up when I am tired. Only my mix-up. I would not tell anyone their path should look like mine.