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Good point about the summary of the evidence given. To know what was actually said we’d have to get the transcript ($$$) or Dr. Jain could clarify exactly what he said.
As for “several other symptom requirements that need to be met”, I’d disagree. Hyperactivity, Inattentiveness, and impulsivity are the three possible requirements, and only 2 are required for a diagnosis. As well hyperactivity as a requirement in adults is questionable.
I still think it is lying if Dr. Jain didn’t disclose that impulsivity was one of the requirements for a diagnosis of ADHD (and so he would need to see evidence of inattentiveness to concur with a diagnosis of ADHD).
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