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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 FGMA (Forensic Medicine and Medical Advice) application, this algorithm is used to carry out a medical assessment of a client. This is done in the context of providing advice regarding a client’s detention in a police cell.
Last change on 2nd of July 2026, at 15:00 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
Publication category
Impactful algorithms
Impact assessment
DPIA
Status
In use

General information

Theme

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Begin date

2020-01

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 assess and monitor the level of consciousness in patients with impaired consciousness resulting from a possible traumatic brain injury. Assessing consciousness is important for making a diagnosis, determining the prognosis and monitoring the patient’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 helps to determine the course of treatment, but the outcome of the treatment is determined entirely by a doctor. For example, if a client is pregnant, the doctor may give different advice. It is a tool for the doctor; the doctor’s medical knowledge and judgement take precedence.

Risk management

There are no risks, as 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 only measures non-discriminatory aspects.

The algorithm does not use any special categories of personal data.

Legal basis

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



Elaboration on impact assessments

The DPIA for the application in which the algorithm is used is dated 26 January 2022. The DPIA is currently being revised.

Impact assessment

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Operations

Data

No external dataset is used. The doctor assigns a score to the patient’s various responses. The GCS score is determined on the basis of these scores. The doctor makes their own assessment based on the score and their own medical judgement.

Technical design


External provider

ITforCare

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