# My patient has been diagnosed with ADHD – where do GPs start with medication management - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast

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Podcast: [General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/general-practice-clinical-sessions-podcast-7705659)
Published: 2026-05-03T19:30:00+00:00
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Dr Hoie Kidd Leong podcast on ADHD medication management emphasizes diagnosis, pre-medication evaluations, stimulant options, careful dosage, and the importance of patient education for optimal treatment outcomes, outlining essential steps from diagnosis to treatment optimization. Key topics include a thorough pre-medication workup focusing on the patient's history, cardiovascular health, and necessary evaluations before starting stimulant medications. Dr Leong reviews various stimulant options, their mechanisms, contraindications, and highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. He emphasizes careful dosage initiation and monitoring to avoid tolerance and dependency, before discussing non-stimulant alternatives and the role of lifestyle factors in treatment efficacy. The podcast concludes with principles for effective medication initiation, the significance of follow-ups, and the importance of patient education and team communication in achieving optimal ADHD management outcomes. 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 primary care physician who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The Primary Care Masterclass 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 Clini…

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