AXIS V DIAGNOSIS

Axis V Diagnosis

Axis V Diagnosis

Axis V: international functioning of the patient

This gives a broad evaluation of the individual's ability to cope with their present life situation and can also be used as a measure of the need for hospital admission. This information is useful in planning treatment and measuring its impact as well as in predicting outcome. The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale can be used to quantify this level of functioning. The GAF scale was developed specifically to rate psychological, social and occupational functioning (see fact sheet: 'Rating mental disorders' for more information on ...