J Am Acad Nurse Prac
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J Am Acad Nurse Prac · Sep 2006
ReviewAssessing military veterans for posttraumatic stress disorder: a guide for primary care clinicians.
To educate primary care providers on the physical effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), explain why military veterans are at great risk, and describe how to identify PTSD in primary care clients. ⋯ Primary care clinicians, including those outside the military health system, are essential in identifying trauma histories and directing clients to appropriate care.