Citation

Wright J, Robinson B. InnovAiT 2013; 6(9): 586-591.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Royal College of General Practitioners, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1755738012470824

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in primary care but studies have shown poor levels of knowledge about it among GPs. Diagnosis is often delayed, contributing to high levels of complications such as depression or alcohol misuse. There is good evidence that treatment with trauma-specific psychological therapies can be effective. Prompt diagnosis allows appropriate and timely treatment.

Language: en