The DSM IV classification of psychiatric disorder as proposed by American Psychiatry Association classifies and helps in diagnosing a patient on multiple axes. Of these, axis V represents the degree of :
Axis I : Clinical psychiatric diagnosis.
Axis II : Personality disorder and mental retardation.
Axis III : Physical disorders and general medical conditions.
Axis IV : Psychosocial and environmental problems.
Axis V : Global assessment of functioning.
Present state of symptoms
Coinorbid medical condition
Global assessment of function
Comorbid psychological problem