DVBCWPG3 ;ALB/RLC - REVIEW EXAM PTSD WORKSHEET TEXT ; 05/18/2006 12:00pm
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 ;;M.  Effects of PTSD on Occupational and Social Functioning
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 ;;Evaluation of PTSD is based on its effects on occupational and social
 ;;functioning.  Select the appropriate assessment of the veteran from the
 ;;choices below:
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 ;;   - Total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD signs and symptoms.
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 ;;     Provide examples and pertinent symptoms, including those already reported.
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 ;;                           OR
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 ;;   - PTSD signs and symptoms result in deficiencies in most of the following
 ;;     areas:
 ;;     work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood.
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 ;;     Provide examples and pertinent symptoms, including those already 
 ;;     reported for each affected area.
 ;;TOF
 ;;                           OR
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 ;;   - There is reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD signs and
 ;;     symptoms.
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 ;;     Provide examples and pertinent symptoms, including those already reported.
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 ;;                           OR
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 ;;   - There is occasional decrease in work efficiency or there are intermittent
 ;;     periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to signs and
 ;;     symptoms, but generally satisfactory functioning (routine behavior,
 ;;     self-care, and conversation normal).
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 ;;     Provide examples and pertinent symptoms, including those already reported.
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 ;;                           OR
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 ;;   - There are PTSD signs and symptoms that are transient or mild and
 ;;     decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks
 ;;     only during periods of significant stress.
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 ;;     Provide examples and pertinent symptoms, including those already reported.
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 ;;                           OR
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 ;;   - PTSD symptoms require continuous medication.
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 ;;                           OR
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 ;;   - Select all that apply.
 ;;   - PTSD symptoms are not severe enough to require continuous medication.
 ;;   - PTSD symptoms are not severe enough to interfere with occupational
 ;;     and social functioning.
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 ;;   Include your name; your credentials, (i.e., board certified psychiatrist,
 ;;   licensed psychologist, psychiatry resident or psychology intern,
 ;;   LCSW, or NP); circumstances under which you performed the examination,
 ;;   if applicable (i.e., under the close supervision of an attending
 ;;   psychiatrist or psychologist); name of supervising psychiatrist or
 ;;   psychologist, if applicable.
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 ;;Signature:                                               Date:
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 ;;Signature of Supervising
 ;;psychiatrist or psychologist:                            Date:
 ;;END