[SS-06] Neurology and ICD-11

[SS-06-2] Neurology and Neurosurgery in ICD11

Raad Shakir (Imperial College London University, UK)

One of the statutory duties of the WHO is to produce the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). The classification has a pivotal global influence on health statistics and policies. The new version; ICD-11 is long overdue since the previous one is a generation old. The ICD 11 is at its final step for implementation following a decade of preparation and discussions. The World Health Assembly shall make the final approval in May 2019.
In this new ICD, stroke for the first time is recognized as a neurological disorder since 1955. However, many challenges remain in some areas such as dementia. Prof Shakir the immediate past President of WFN and Chair of the ICD 11 Neurology TAG (Topic Advisory Group) and others will explain this complicated story. It would be of great value for neurologists to understand the structure of ICD-11 and the position of neurology among other fields of medicine. In addition, Japan has been a crucial contributor throughout the ICD-11 process, which will be explained by Dr. Mori form MHWL.

Prof Raad Shakir FRCP. Division of Brain Sciences Imperial College London UK. Honorary consultant Neurologist Charing Cross Hospital London. President World Federation of Neurology 2014-18. Chair Neurology Topic Advisory Group WHO ICD11 2009-. Secretary- Treasurer General World Federation of Neurology 2006-2014. President South of England Neurological Association, EAN representative WHO. Honorary member Japan Society of Neurology, European Academy of Neurology,American Academy of Neurology, Indian Academy of Neurology, Sri Lanka Academy of Neurology.