Continuity of Care Is Associated with Early and Consistent Treatment of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder During a Single School Year

• Objective: To determine if consistent contact with a primary care provider is associated with (1) early versus late initiation of pharmacotherapy and (2) consistent use of medication during a single school year in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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