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SESSION

Title
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and How Best to Manage It


Speaker

Fernando Branco

Description

Dr. Fernando Branco discusses the differences between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder (ASD), and other psychiatric disorders and how changes in the diagnosis criteria have influenced the explosion of diagnoses. He will also provide guidelines for providing the best treatment possible to achieve the best outcomes.

Core Competency #1: PRMS - Public Risk Management Skills

Claims Management

Course Level

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Objective 1: Describe the hallmark signs of PTSD
Objective 2: Generalize the differences between PTSD and other similar disorders
Objective 3 Apply meaningful treatments for optimum outcomes

Track

Workers’ Compensation