ICD Diagnostica blog
Articles on the diagnosis of mental disorders under ICD-11 – criteria, differential diagnosis, new classification entities and clinical practice.
How an ICD-11 Diagnosis Works: A Step-by-Step Guide
An ICD-11 diagnosis is a structured process of reasoning that leads from a person's reported difficulties to an accurate diagnosis. In this guide we walk through that process step by step, from the first conversation to recording the diagnosis in the clinical notes.
Read article →ICD-11 vs DSM-5: Which System to Use in Poland
ICD-11 and DSM-5 are the two most important systems for classifying mental disorders. In this guide we explain how they differ, where they converge, and which of them applies within the Polish health care system.
Read article →The Most Common Diagnostic Errors in Psychiatry and How to Avoid Them
A diagnostic error in psychiatry rarely arises from ill will; far more often it is the result of recurring traps of thinking, time pressure and non-specific symptoms. This review describes the most common of these traps and shows how a structured approach based on the ICD-11 guidelines helps to avoid them.
Read article →Differentiating depression from adjustment disorder in ICD-11
Depression and adjustment disorder can present with a similar picture of distress, yet they are distinct diagnoses with different courses. This guide explains how the ICD-11 guidelines help distinguish them and why this difference genuinely matters for the patient.
Read article →ADHD in adults -- ICD-11 diagnostic criteria
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, does not end with childhood. This guide explains how ICD-11 describes ADHD in adults, what the diagnosis rests on, and how it differs from ordinary absent-mindedness.
Read article →Diagnosing schizophrenia according to ICD-11 -- code 6A20
Schizophrenia is one of the most frequently misunderstood mental disorders. This guide explains how ICD-11 describes schizophrenia, what its diagnosis rests on, and how it differs from related psychotic disorders.
Read article →Complex PTSD (CPTSD) - a new diagnosis in ICD-11
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a distinct diagnosis introduced in the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases. This article explains how CPTSD differs from classic post-traumatic stress disorder, what the criteria for the diagnosis are, and how to approach its differentiation.
Read article →Prolonged grief - a new diagnosis in ICD-11
Prolonged grief disorder is a diagnosis introduced in the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases. This article explains where the line runs between healthy and complicated grief, what the criteria for the diagnosis are, and how to approach its differentiation.
Read article →Personality disorders in ICD-11 - the dimensional approach
The ICD-11 classification moves away from rigid types of personality disorder in favour of a dimensional model, in which the severity of difficulties and the prominent traits are assessed. This is one of the most profound changes in modern psychiatric diagnostics.
Read article →Autism spectrum in ICD-11 - what has changed
In the ICD-11 classification, the former separate autism diagnoses have been merged into a single category: autism spectrum disorder. This change brings order to the diagnostic process and better reflects the diversity of autistic people.
Read article →Gaming disorder - the gaming-related disorder in ICD-11
Gaming disorder is an entity introduced into the International Classification of Diseases in its eleventh revision (ICD-11). This guide explains what gaming disorder is exactly, how ICD-11 distinguishes it from intense but healthy gaming, and why a diagnosis always belongs to a qualified specialist.
Read article →Scales and questionnaires supporting ICD-11 diagnosis
Scales and questionnaires are structured tools that bring order to the gathering of information about symptoms and their severity. This guide explains the role they play in diagnosis consistent with ICD-11 (the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases), and where the boundary lies between a supporting tool and a diagnosis made by a specialist.
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