
Primary Care Masterclass Podcast
Paediatric ADHD diagnosis, management and building the support network beyond primary care
In this episode, Dr Ravi Tankala discusses diagnosing and managing pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, especially ADHD, emphasizing psychosocial factors, effective assessments, non-medical strategies, and a holistic, individualized approach to care. He starts with in-depth exploration of pediatric presentations, with a focus on diagnosing and managing neurodevelopmental disorders, notably ADHD. He emphasizes a practical framework for general practitioners, highlighting the significance of understanding psychosocial factors and the complexities of pediatric care. Dr. Tankala discusses effective assessment techniques across developmental stages, encourages a strength-based approach, and stresses the importance of comprehensive histories that encompass various influencing factors. He outlines non-medical management strategies for ADHD, such as behavioral modification and collaboration with educators, while addressing the distinct needs of preschoolers, primary school-aged children, and adolescents. The lecture incorporates case studies that illustrate practical applications of the concepts, ultimately advocating for a holistic and individualized approach in pediatric care to foster resilience and healthy development. This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you. Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog. It's the same education, without interrupting your life. GPs can also earn CPD hours. Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA). Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice. Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients. If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation. Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim. Remember to document your learning! Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. To claim MO, you need: A baseline measurement A change in practice A re-measurement Reflection on the outcome 1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask: “What will I do differently on Monday?” Example: Start using a screening tool Change prescribing habits Increase documentation of a risk factor 2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit Examples: Review last 10 patients with condition X % who had guideline-based management % with documented counselling 3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder 4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit: Same sample size Same criteria 5. Reflect & Document: What changed? Did outcomes improve? What will you keep doing? If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts Enjoying the episode? ⭐ Rate this episode ➕ Follow the podcast Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided. Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.






