
(A useful tool for the preliminary screening of eating disorders)
The SCOFF questionnaire is a short, five-question tool used for the initial screening of a possible eating disorder. It is not used to provide a formal diagnosis.
The questions can be asked orally or in writing.
If the answer is "yes" to two or more questions, this warrants further investigation and a specialized psychological evaluation.
There are also two additional questions that have been proven to have high sensitivity and accuracy in detecting Bulimia Nervosa. Answering 'No' to the first question or 'Yes' to the second suggests it would be helpful to talk about this further.