a way of studying the pre-morbid adaptation of clients afflicted by schizophrenia as part of a determination of their prognosis. It is based upon queries posed by a research professional and stemming from case-history data. Commonly referred to as Phillips scale- Phillips scale of premorbid adaptation.
PHILLIPS RATING SCALE OF PREMORBID ADJUSTMENT IN SCHIZOPHRENIA: “The Phillips Rating Scale of Premorbid Adjustment in Schizophrenia is still used in practice today.”