LOINC long common name : Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) checklist - civilian version [PCL-C];
LOINC description : The PCL is a 17-item self-report measure of the 17 DSM-IV symptoms of PTSD. The PCL
has a variety of purposes including, screening indiviuals for PTSD, diagnosing PTSD
and monitoring symptom change during and after treatment. The PCL-C (civilian) asks
about aymptoms in realtion to stressful experiences. The PCL-C is useful because it
can be used with any population. The symptoms endorsed may not be specific to just
one event, which can be helpful when assessing survivors who have symptoms due to
multiple events. Typically, it is optimal to assess traumatic event exposure to ensure
that a respondent has experienced at least one Criterion A event.;