Oncology
ECOG Performance Status
Standardized scale to assess a patient's functional capacity.
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Parameters
ECOG Performance Status Result
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Formula
Subjective classification assigned by the clinician based on patient history and presentation.Clinical Pearls
One of the most important determinants of whether a patient is a candidate for chemotherapy or enrollment in a clinical trial.
Limitations
Highly subjective. Studies show doctors often score patients better (lower ECOG) than patients score themselves.