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    Trauma · 5 items · 0–5 · Prins A, Bovin MJ, Smolenski DJ, et al. (2016). J Gen Intern Med.

    Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5: Scoring, Cutoffs & Interpretation

    Five-item yes/no screen for post-traumatic stress in primary care.

    PC-PTSD-50 / 5

    Over the past month, how often have you been bothered by…

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    01Had nightmares about a stressful experience or thought about it when you did not want to?
    02Tried hard not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
    03Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
    04Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?
    05Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the experience or any problems it caused?
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    02 - The clinician's brief

    01 - Scoring & cutoffs

    How scoring works.

    Score
    Severity
    Interpretation
    0–2
    Negative screen
    Below the cutoff. PTSD is unlikely on this screen.
    3–5
    Positive screen
    At or above the cutoff of 3. Probable PTSD; assess further with the PCL-5 or a structured interview.

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