Almost 90% of older adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, yet post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) continues to be overlooked in older patients. Clinicians should routinely assess for symptoms of PTSD, as a missed diagnosis can lead to poor health outcomes including increased suicide risk. In this episode, we will shed some light on assessing and treating PTSD in the older patient.
CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode
Published On: 07/24/23
Duration: 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Rehan Aziz, MD, and Prabhjot Gill, BS have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Almost 90% of older adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, yet post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) continues to be overlooked in older patients. Clinicians should routinely assess for symptoms of PTSD, as a missed diagnosis can lead to poor health outcomes including increased suicide risk. In this episode, we will shed some light on assessing and treating PTSD in the older patient. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3437)Published On: 07/24/23Duration: 12 minutes, 27 secondsRehan Aziz, MD, and Prabhjot Gill, BS have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
