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GAF Score
Also written as: GAF — Global Assessment of Functioning
Global Assessment of Functioning score, a numeric rating of psychological, social, and occupational functioning.
Full Definition
The GAF score ranges from 1-100 and provides a clinician's judgment of overall functioning level. Higher scores indicate better functioning. Though removed from DSM-5, GAF scores appear frequently in insurance documentation, disability assessments, and legal proceedings. Editors should note that GAF is always capitalized and typically followed by a specific numeric value.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize GAF; typically followed by a number; note DSM-5 discontinuation.
In Context
- "The patient's GAF score improved from 45 to 65 following six months of treatment." — Progress note
- "Current GAF score of 72 indicates mild symptoms or mild difficulty in functioning." — Mental status examination
Also known as
Global Assessment of Functioning score
Don't confuse with
WHODAS
CGI score