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A B S T R A a -Two Norwegian psychiatrists classified independently according to DSM-111, 45 patients drawn at random from two populations: one of psychiatric patients (N = 161) and one of super obese surgical patients (N = 71).They interviewed the patients and listened to each other's audio-taped interviews afterwards. In the total group, on axis I the overall agreement was 78 percent (kappa = 0.74). On axis 11, the overall agreement was 81 percent (kappa = 0.68). The study shows that by using the DSM-111, two Norwegian psychiatrists obtained good diagnostic reliability.

The WHO has called for the development and adoption of national plans or strategies to guide public policy and set goals for services, supports, and research related to dementia. It called for distinct populations to be included within national plans, including adults with intellectual disability (ID). Inclusion of this group is important as having Down syndrome is a significant risk factor for early-onset dementia. Adults with other ID may have specific needs for dementia-related care that, if unmet, can lead to diminished quality of old age. AnInternational Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia in Scotland reviewed the inclusion of ID in national plans recommending that inclusion goes beyond just description and relevance of ID. Reviews of national plans and reports on dementia show minimal consideration of ID and the challenges that their carers face. The Summit recommended that persons with ID, as well as family carers, should be included in consultation processes and greater advocacy is required from national organisations on behalf of families, with need for an infrastructure in health and social care that supports quality care for dementia.

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