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<p>The Department has asked the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
(NICE) to update its clinical guideline on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). The draft guideline, which was published for consultation on 6 September,
provides evidence based recommendations on the diagnosis and management of ADHD in
children, young people and adults.</p><p> </p><p>The draft guideline recognises that
this condition is less likely to be diagnosed in girls and women or that they may
be given an incorrect diagnosis as they are more likely to present with symptoms other
than hyperactivity. The guideline advises practitioners to be alert in such circumstances
to the possibility of ADHD.</p><p> </p><p>We expect clinical commissioning groups
to take account of clinical guidelines published by NICE when commissioning services
for their local populations. Whilst clinical guidelines are not mandatory, adherence
to them will support improvements in the quality of care and services.</p>
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