PC-PTSD-5Ready
Primary-care PTSD screening
Trauma / PTSD screening — PC-PTSD-5
The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' brief 5-item PTSD screener.
- Time
- ~1 min
- Items
- 5
- For
- Adults who have experienced a frightening, traumatic or distressing event. 5 questions.
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Source: Prins A et al. The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5): Development and evaluation within a Veteran primary care sample. J Gen Intern Med. 2016;31(10):1206–1211.
Screening tools indicate the likelihood of a condition — they are not a clinical diagnosis. A clear positive result is your cue to consult Dr. Sodhi or another qualified mental-health professional.