Clinician-rated scales

Clinician-rated scales are tools used by healthcare professionals to assess a patient's mental health, symptoms, or functioning. They involve the clinician observing and evaluating specific behaviors, thoughts, or feelings based on structured questions or criteria. These scales help provide a systematic, standardized way to measure severity, progress, or response to treatment, ensuring consistent and objective assessments. They are often used in diagnosing conditions, monitoring changes over time, or evaluating treatment outcomes. Overall, clinician-rated scales support accurate, professional judgment in understanding a patient's mental health status.