ADHD @ Your GP and the Future Leaders Program

Episode 18 of the Be An Awesome GP Podcast podcast, hosted by Dr Christopher Timms, titled "ADHD @ Your GP and the Future Leaders Program" was published on December 4, 2025 and runs 6 minutes.

December 4, 2025 ·6m · Be An Awesome GP Podcast

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Summary

Transforming ADHD Diagnosis and Care: A GP's Journey and Innovations (it's just me today gang!) In this episode, Dr. Chris shares his transformative journey after discovering his brother's missed ADHD diagnosis. As a General Practitioner in the Sutherland Shire, he created ADHD @ Your GP to address systemic issues in ADHD diagnosis and management. This was his project from the Future Leaders Program run by the RACGP. The project focuses on making ADHD care accessible, affordable, and effective within primary care settings. He discusses the streamlined processes, collaborative networks, and innovative tools developed, including an enhanced intake procedure and integrated care pathways. Dr. Chris highlights the importance of national consistency, training funding, and research to further improve ADHD management in general practice. 00:00 Introduction: A Personal Story 00:26 The Future Leaders Project 00:42 Challenges in ADHD Diagnosis and Care 02:18 Developing the ADHD Clinic 02:54 Stakeholder Engagement and Solutions 04:53 Achievements and Future Directions 05:51 Call to Action

Episode Description

Transforming ADHD Diagnosis and Care: A GP's Journey and Innovations (it's just me today gang!)

In this episode, Dr. Chris shares his transformative journey after discovering his brother's missed ADHD diagnosis. As a General Practitioner in the Sutherland Shire, he created ADHD @ Your GP to address systemic issues in ADHD diagnosis and management. This was his project from the Future Leaders Program run by the RACGP. The project focuses on making ADHD care accessible, affordable, and effective within primary care settings. He discusses the streamlined processes, collaborative networks, and innovative tools developed, including an enhanced intake procedure and integrated care pathways. Dr. Chris highlights the importance of national consistency, training funding, and research to further improve ADHD management in general practice.

00:00 Introduction: A Personal Story

00:26 The Future Leaders Project

00:42 Challenges in ADHD Diagnosis and Care

02:18 Developing the ADHD Clinic

02:54 Stakeholder Engagement and Solutions

04:53 Achievements and Future Directions

05:51 Call to Action