Clinical Global Impressions (CGI)

The Clinical Global Impressions (CGI) is a tool used by healthcare professionals to assess a patient's mental health status and treatment progress. It includes a series of brief ratings based on the clinician's overall impression of the patient's symptoms, severity, and improvement over time. This standardized scale helps to ensure consistent evaluations across different patients and allows for better communication about treatment effectiveness, making it easier to track changes and adjust care as needed. It's widely used in research and clinical settings to enhance understanding of mental health conditions.