Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Disorder of attention associated with hyperactivity, usually affecting children but occasionally persisting in to adulthood.

Some may be treated with amphetamine-based medications, such as Ritalin.

Guidance

There are no realistic means of assessing ability to donate without formal psychiatric review. Therefore, at recruitment, accept if donor declares that the condition is stable (regardless of medication), that they can give informed consent, and that they can commit to the process of donation.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

ADHD ADD

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012