nition of each rating level. The clinician may review all of the individual’s available infor-
mation and, based on clinical judgment, select (with checkmark) the level that most
accurately describes the severity of the indivi dual’s condition. The clinician then indicates
the score for each item in the “Score” column provided.
Frequency of Use
To track changes in the indi vidual’s symptom severity over time, the measure may be
completed at regular intervals as clinically in dicated, depending on the stability of the in-
dividual’s symptoms an d treatment status. Consistently high scores on a particular do-
main may indicate significant and problematic areas for the individual that might warrant
further assessment, treatment, and follow-up.  Clinical judgment should guide decision
making.