LOINC long common name : Deprecated PhenX measure - posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
LOINC description : This is a questionnaire to assess posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an anxiety
disorder characterized by reliving a terrifying event- such as violent personal assaults,
natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, or military combat - and avoiding associated
situations (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). This measure is used to screen
an individual for the presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Posttraumatic
stress disorder has a lifetime prevalence around 8% in adults and is associated with
higher rates of depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse. Posttraumatic
stress disorder displays evidence of a heritable component and is linked to a family
history of depression (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).;
Has component