Here you will find facts for Primary Care Providers, Women's Medical Providers and other general information for Health Care Providers dealing with traumatized patients.
Fact Sheets on General Information:
Epidemiological Facts about PTSD How common is PTSD in the U.S.? What are the most common types of trauma? Description of the characteristics of those with PTSD, including vets.
Trauma, PTSD, and the Primary Care Provider What primary care providers should know about the effects of PTSD and trauma on mental and physical health and use of medical services.
PTSD Information for Women's Medical Providers A fact sheet for medical providers working with women who have a history of sexual trauma. Includes suggestions on how to prevent distress in the patient.
Discussing Trauma and PTSD with Your Doctor A brief trauma checklist and questions you might want to ask are provided to help victims of trauma discuss traumatic stress symptoms with primary care physicians.
Research on Women, Trauma and PTSD
A review of research on women's experiences of trauma and PTSD, with a focus on differences between women and men.
