programmed by Stephen Z Fadem

No complaints, no indication of illness

Capable of normal activity; hardly any symptoms

Normal activity with effort. SOme signs or symptoms of disease

Self sufficient. Unable to actively work

Some assistance necessary, independently within most ranges

Assistance and medical care needed

Disabled. Qualified assistance needs

Severely disabled. Hospitalization necessary

Seriously ill, intensive medical measures necessary

Moribund, dying

Death

KARNOFSKY SCORE =: xxx xxx

REFERENCE: Karnofsky DA, Burchenal JH. (1949). "The Clinical Evaluation of Chemotherapeutic Agents in Cancer." In: MacLeod CM (Ed), Evaluation of Chemotherapeutic Agents. Columbia Univ Press. Page 196