Royal College Of Psychiatrists Wales

Had an assessment for Adult ADHD in Aug 2021 by one of your executive committee members, Consultant psychiatrist Dr Viola. Already have a diagnosis of autism and mental health difficulties but felt my diagnosis over the years hasnt been correct after learning that I was autistic on my 35th birthday. Cue my assessment and Dr Viola decides they didnt think I met the criteria for ADHD and that my current diagnosis is a "better fit". He told me the only reason I had been asked to attend an in pe...

Psychiatrists are not the arbiters of mental capacity. That is the Law. The Law dictates morally and socially acceptable behaviour as decided by society. Not Doctors or Professors or any one person.