Assessment procedures used by paediatricians and child psychiatrists
| Routine information gathered during assessment | Paediatricians (n = 93) | Child psychiatrists (n = 323) |
|---|---|---|
| *p = <0.01. | ||
| Phone call/letter from school | 66 (75%) | 264 (82%) |
| Checklist from school | 70 (79%) | 277 (86%) |
| Phone call/letter and/or checklist from school* | 77 (91%) | 317 (99%) |
| Checklist from parents | 68 (76%) | 277 (86%) |
| Psychometric assessment* | 30 (36%) | 65 (20%) |
| Baseline physical investigations | 73 (83%) | 224 (71%) |