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Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5)

Screens for PTSD in primary care populations.

Use this tool to screen for PTSD in your primary care patient. If the screen is positive, further assessment is necessary.

Have you ever experienced a traumatic event?

Examples of traumatic events include:
  • A serious accident or fire.
  • A physical or sexual assault or abuse.
  • An earthquake or flood.
  • A war.
  • Seeing someone be killed or seriously injured.
  • Having a loved one die through homicide or suicide.

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    Management

    If the screen is positive, the patient should be further evaluated with additional structured assessments. For additional information about PTSD assessments and research, please visit: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/screens/pc-ptsd.asp.

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