David Coghill

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Financial Markets Foundation Chair of Developmental Mental Health, The University of Melbourne

I am an academic child and adolescent psychiatrist based at the University of Melbourne departments of paediatrics and psychiatry. My main research focus is on neurodevelopmental disorders in children and youth. I spent much of my career in Scotland at the University of Dundee moving to Australia in 2016. Throughout my career I have kept a strong clinical interest with a particular focus on implementing evidence based care into routine clinical practice.

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

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David Coghill

Financial Markets Foundation Chair of Developmental Mental Health, The University of Melbourne

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GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

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David Coghill

Financial Markets Foundation Chair of Developmental Mental Health, The University of Melbourne

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GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

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In this talk, surgeon, Dr David Yeo will answer these and many other real-world questions related to this common condition and provide an update on the latest recommendations for the assessment, investigation and management of gallbladder disease.