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