TY - JOUR
AU - S. Ramaswamy
AU - V. Madaan
AU - F. Qadri
AU - C. J. Heaney
AU - T. C. North
AU - P. R. Padala
AU - S. P. Sattar
AU - F. Petty
A1 - 
AB - Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major mental disorder associated with significant morbidity, psychosocial impairment, and disability. The diagnosis of PTSD can be missed in a primary care setting, as patients frequently present with somatic complaints or depression and are often reluctant to discuss their traumatic experiences. As recent studies of veterans returning from the Gulf War and the Iraqi War suggest high rates of PTSD, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals are gearing up to face this challenge. It is important to screen these veterans for symptoms of PTSD and make an appropriate referral if required. In this article, we attempt to review PTSD with a special focus on the VA population. In addition to discussing the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for PTSD, we also suggest screening questions for both combat-related and military sexual trauma-related PTSD.
BT - Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry
C5 - General Literature
CP - 4
CY - United States
IS - 4
JF - Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry
N2 - Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major mental disorder associated with significant morbidity, psychosocial impairment, and disability. The diagnosis of PTSD can be missed in a primary care setting, as patients frequently present with somatic complaints or depression and are often reluctant to discuss their traumatic experiences. As recent studies of veterans returning from the Gulf War and the Iraqi War suggest high rates of PTSD, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals are gearing up to face this challenge. It is important to screen these veterans for symptoms of PTSD and make an appropriate referral if required. In this article, we attempt to review PTSD with a special focus on the VA population. In addition to discussing the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for PTSD, we also suggest screening questions for both combat-related and military sexual trauma-related PTSD.
PP - United States
PY - 2005
SN - 1523-5998; 1523-5998
SP - 180
EP - 9
EP - 
T1 - A primary care perspective of posttraumatic stress disorder for the Department of Veterans Affairs
T2 - Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry
TI - A primary care perspective of posttraumatic stress disorder for the Department of Veterans Affairs
U1 - General Literature
U2 - 16163401
VL - 7
VO - 1523-5998; 1523-5998
Y1 - 2005
ER -