PC-PTSD-5: (Primary Care – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Screen for DSM-5 )
PC-PTSD-5: PTSD Screening Tool
- This tool is intended for use by medical and mental health professionals.
- It is designed as a clinical reference based on guidelines from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and DSM-5 criteria.
- The content reflects current research in the diagnosis and monitoring of post-traumatic stress symptoms.
- Please note that this screening tool is intended for professional use and may include terminology aligned with psychiatric standards.
If you are not a healthcare provider and are seeking help for trauma-related symptoms, please consult a qualified practitioner.
Note about credits
his is a free tool provided by CogniLex to support clinicians. CogniLex does not profit from its use. Full credit goes to the National Center for PTSD (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), who developed the PC-PTSD-5. It is in the public domain and may be used freely in clinical settings.
Further reading and references
- Prins A, Bovin MJ, Smolenski DJ, Marx BP, 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.
- For more: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/screens/pc-ptsd.asp
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The scores and labels generated are based on standardized psychometric properties but do not replace clinical judgment.