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GAF score
Also written as: GAF — Global Assessment of Functioning
Global Assessment of Functioning score, a numeric scale rating overall psychological, social, and occupational functioning.
Full Definition
A clinician-rated scale from 1-100 that provides a global measure of an individual's psychological, social, and occupational functioning. Higher scores indicate better functioning, with scores below 50 typically indicating serious impairment. While no longer included in DSM-5-TR, GAF scores are still used in some clinical settings and research contexts for outcome measurement.
Usage
Usage note: Note that GAF is no longer in DSM-5-TR but may still appear in legacy documentation.
In Context
- "The client's GAF score improved from 45 to 68 over the course of treatment." — Discharge summary
- "Insurance authorization required documentation of GAF scores at admission and discharge." — Billing documentation
Also known as
Global Assessment of Functioning
Don't confuse with
WHODAS
CGI
functioning assessment