The DSM-5 Level 2—Somatic Symptom—Adult measure is an adaptation of the 15-item Patient Health Questionnaire Physical Symptoms (PHQ-15) that assesses the domain of somatic symptoms.
The measure is completed by the individual (or his or her informant) prior to a visit with the clinician. If the individual is of impaired capacity and unable to complete the form (e.g., an individual with dementia), a knowledgeable informant may complete the measure.
Each item asks the individual (or informant) to rate the severity of the individual’s somatic symptom during the past 7 days