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Please note: The algorithm descriptions in English have been automatically translated. Errors may have been introduced in this process. For the original descriptions, go to the Dutch version of the Algorithm Register.

Glasgow coma scale

Municipality of Amsterdam

Within an application of FGMA (Forensic Medicine and Medical Advice), this algorithm is deployed for the purpose of a medical assessment of a client. This is in the context of advising on a client's stay in police custody.

Last change on 21st of April 2026, at 13:06 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
Publication category
Impactful algorithms
Impact assessment
DPIA
Status
In use

General information

Theme

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Begin date

2020

Contact information

algoritmen@amsterdam.nl

Link to publication website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Coma_Scale

Link to source registration

https://meetinstrumentenzorg.nl/instrumenten/glasgow-coma-scale/

Responsible use

Goal and impact

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to determine and monitor the level of consciousness in clients with reduced consciousness due to a possible cranial-brain injury. Measuring consciousness is important for diagnosis, prognosis and for monitoring the client's condition. The scale measures three responses including eye opening (E), motor response (M) and verbal response (V).

Considerations

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Human intervention

The application (partly) determines the process flow, but the outcome of the process is entirely determined by a doctor. For example, if a client is pregnant, the doctor will be able to advise differently. It is a tool for the doctor, his medical knowledge and assessment are paramount.

Risk management

No risk because the outcome is only one aspect of the assessment.


The algorithm is a tool for assessing and monitoring a client's medical condition. The algorithm measures only non-discriminatory aspects.

The algorithm does not use any special personal data.

Legal basis

https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0024705/2026-01-01/0



Elaboration on impact assessments

DPIA of the application in which the algorithm is applied is out 26-1-2022. The DPIA is currently under review.

Impact assessment

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Operations

Data

No external dataset is used. The clinician grades various client responses. Based on these grades, the GCS score is determined. The doctor makes his or her own assessment based on the score and his or her own medical insights.

Technical design


External provider

ITforCare

Link to code base

https://meetinstrumentenzorg.nl/instrumenten/glasgow-coma-scale/

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