[Diagnostics with the MINI-plus in acute psychiatry]. / Diagnostiek met MINI-plus in de acute psychiatrie.

BACKGROUND: Little is known about diagnostic procedures in acute psychiatry. AIM: To investigate the applicability of a structural diagnostic instrument in this setting and compare the results with clinical judgement. METHOD: The assessment was based on the mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview-plus. RESULTS: There was poor agreement between the mini-plus diagnosis and clinical judgement and co-morbidity was under-reported. CONCLUSION: There is a need for a structural diagnostic instrument and more attention must be given to clinical diagnostic procedures in acute psychiatry.