What is the Global Assessment of Functioning used for?

Answer by  sar (227)

The Global Assessment of Functioning is a numeric scale (0 through 100) that doctors use to rate psychological functioning of patients. The top of the scale (91-100) represents a great ability to deal with day-to-day problems. The lower end of the scale represents minimal or absent functioning, and behavioral impairment of communication, judgement, and functioning.

Answer by  Ginakeys (178)

"Axis V" of "Multi-Axial Assessment" of a Mental Health complete diagnostic evaluation according to the DSM-IV-TR. This somewhat subjective number, from 0 to 100, is based on 100 (optima)) to 60 (significant impairment in occupational functioning to 50 (severe impairment) to 20/24 (very minimal hygiene) to 10 (imminent danger).

Answer by  shijo (861)

The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) is a numeric scale used by mental health clinicians and physicians to subjectively rate the social, occupational, and psychological functioning of adults. This is a usefull tool.

Answer by  RRGKK (412)

It is usually used as a tool to judge your level of disability. It helps the doctor factor in your abilities to perform tasks on your own, your ability (or lack) of walking, and some mental functioning as well. It helps the doctor follow yor progress or regressions objectively.