Skåne child psychiatry pilots rapid ADHD assessment to curb private referrals

Swedish region Skåne is piloting a streamlined ADHD diagnostic process within child and adolescent psychiatry, aiming to reduce reliance on costly private clinics. Senior Doctor Sophia Eberhard notes that diagnoses from Denmark do not always meet Swedish standards, implying cross-border care quality concerns. The initiative signals a policy shift toward faster public-sector assessment, though outcomes and scalability remain uncertain.