Description 

The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) is a 21-item, clinician-administered scale that assesses symptoms of depression. 

Special Instructions 

Because it is a clinician-administered measure, when assigned it will not appear in the patient's MYIO account. Instead, it will be queued up for you to fill out when you start your next note for that patient. Alternatively, you could add the measure to your note directly by using “Add a Measure” function. 

Scores Produced 

HAM-D Total Score (0-50) 

Note that only items 1-17 are included in the score. 

Interpretation 

• 0-7 = Normal 
• 8-13 = Mild Depression 
• 14-18 = Moderate Depression 
• 19-22 = Severe Depression 
• >=23 = Very Severe Depression 

References 

Hamilton, M. (1960). A rating scale for depression. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 23, 56-61.  

Downloads 

HAM-D.pdf