Updates on status of ICD-11 and changes to other classification and terminology systems

[Hutan]

Thanks Dx Revision Watch, interesting

 

[Nightsong]

A "very severe CFS" concept has been added to the UK version of SNOMED (used in primary care settings):

NHS - SNOMED CT Browser

Very severe chronic fatigue syndrome (disorder)
SCTID: 2897971000000106

2897971000000106 | Very severe chronic fatigue syndrome (disorder) |
Very severe chronic fatigue syndrome (disorder)
Very severe chronic fatigue syndrome
Very severe ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)
Very severe myalgic encephalopathy

This was apparently at the request of MEA:

Link

 

[Arnie Pye]

What is the significance of the word "disorder" at the end of the name?