Re: Dr. Jain, please explain why you disputed another Dr.'s diagnosis of ADHD

[Geoduck]

But impulsiveness is also central to other diseases, as well. Just because it’s central to one, does not mean it can’t be central to others. Thus the DSM 4 criteria for ADD diagnosis. A diagnosis of ADD cannot be made on one symptom alone. It just can’t.

In my recollection of the document (and I can’t believe I read the whole thing), Jain did not say impulsiveness was a disease in and of itself, but rather could be an indicator of another disorder, which left untreated, would continue to plague the man. Jain actually agreed that it may be ADD, but without a proper diagnosis (even this guy’s own doc admitted that he did not complete the testing), if he had something else, treating for the wrong disease may make things worse.

Personally, as a person who has been treated for the wrong disease, based on the bad diagnosis of a lazy doctor, I appreciate the caution Jain showed. Turns out inattentiveness is also a sign of depression. My doc based her diagnosis on that ONE symptom and she was completely off the mark. It’s why she wasn’t my doc for very long. I appreciate that my current doctor used the DSM4 criteria and did a thorough diagnosis. Now I’m getting the proper treatment I needed all along.

This poor guy may or may not be getting the right treatment, but doesn’t he deserve a shot at a proper diagnosis, too? Accidentally getting it right is not a proper diagnostic tool. Sure, it may be ADD, but really how does one know for sure without proper diagnosis. What if his doc is missing something.

In his doc’s defense, the guy’s lawyer ordered a halt to the testing. However, he shouldn’t have jumped to a diagnosis without complete testing.

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