G-8 Screening Tool Total Score

**Semantic type:** Intellectual Product

**Definition:** The cumulative score for the G-8 geriatric assessment, summing the individual scores from the 7 nutritional questions and the age question. The score ranges from 17 (not at all impaired) to 0 (heavily impaired). A score lower or equal to 14 requires comprehensive geriatric assessment.

**Synonyms:** - G-8 Total Score - G8 Total Score