Publications by authors named "Mary Sue Laing"
Ethical Hum Sci Serv
August 2004
Article Synopsis
- The article discusses eight expert commentaries on a 2001 case study about an adolescent boy with ADHD who wants to stop taking his medication.
- The professionals emphasize various underexplored topics, including the misrepresentation of ADHD as a strict disease, and the questionable validity of ADHD diagnoses in teenagers.
- Key themes include respecting adolescents' decisions, addressing family dynamics, managing stimulant withdrawal, and acknowledging the rights of children on psychotropic medications.
