Insight and Judgment

Use this section for simple documentation of the client’s awareness of symptoms, behavior patterns, needs, risks, and decision making.

Insight

Insight may describe the client’s ability to recognize symptoms, triggers, needs, or patterns.

Common insight descriptors may include:

• Good
• Fair
• Limited
• Developing
• Variable
• Reduced

Judgment

Judgment may describe decision making, impulse control, safety awareness, and ability to consider consequences.

Common judgment descriptors may include:

• Good
• Fair
• Limited
• Impulsive
• Improving
• Impaired in specific situations

Example Documentation Language

• Client demonstrated fair insight into current symptoms and contributing stressors.
• Patient showed developing insight into behavior patterns and emotional triggers.
• Client demonstrated good judgment and was able to identify safe coping options.
• Patient demonstrated limited judgment related to impulsive decision making.
• Client showed improved insight into the connection between symptoms, choices, and functional impact.