Recent figures from the Ombudsman for Children (Umboðsmaður barna) highlight a growing problem in Iceland: the waiting lists for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments are lengthening, affecting access to diagnosis and treatment for children and adults. According to Vísir, the most recent compilation of data from the Ombudsman for Children shows a continuing negative trend, with waiting times for both children and adults reportedly worsening.
Silfur mánudagsins, a radio and television programme on health-care topics, did not address the issue during its broadcast. Vísir noted that the programme did not mention the situation regarding the waiting lists for ADHD assessments.
The article from Vísir refers to a recent compilation by the Ombudsman for Children, which contained data specifically about the worsening state of waiting lists for ADHD diagnoses. However, the summary provided does not give specific numbers, timeframes, or detailed breakdowns for how long children and adults are waiting for assessments.
Sources
- Vísir (first reported) in Icelandic
