The Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) has, on behalf of the government, examined ten private companies that provide paid neuropsychiatric care for children.
All audited providers have shortcomings that mean the requirements for good and safe care are not met, according to IVO.
The shortcomings are consistent - from the initial assessment to investigation and treatment. Diagnoses are not always made according to the criteria healthcare should follow. There are also several cases where the treatment of ADHD consists of ADHD medication being used as the first or only intervention, which is contrary to national guidelines. IVO notes that this poses risks to the children's health.
More and more people in Sweden are being diagnosed with ADHD or autism.
