Attention deficit disorder

This article in the NY Times talks about this condition in great detail from a lay perspective. Reading the article, I couldn't stop thinking of the many people (doctors, administrative staff, etc.) who fit the bill and probably have the attention deficit disorder.

If a good number of people at the workplace have this condition, it makes sense for us to know about it and then hopefully help these colleagues/employees deal with the problem.

The biggest problem is their inability to multi-task; among other things, people with this order are badly organized, often late, cannot finish routine work on time and may be badly dressed as well.

Treatment is with drugs and behavior therapy.