S07-01 - Sexual disorders in DSM V, ICD 11 - patient focused approach to diagnosis

Both ICD asnd DSM are in process of revision. DSM V should be implemented by 2013 and ICD 11 by 2015. These systems must be compatible by treaty obligation. In this presentation, i will summarize current proposals for changes in the DSM V for the sexual disorders. These proposals are the result of extensive literature reviews, commentaries by advisors, feedback on a publically available website. critiques received after publication and presentation of proposals, and field trials. Initial proposals include having specific duration and severity criteria. Another proposed change will be the listing of co-morbid conditions and the requirement of clinically significant distress or impairment prior to diagnosis. Specific proposals for changes in each diagnosis will be summarized in this presentation.