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Murray B. Stein, MD,FRCPC, Discussant

JAMA. 2002;288:1513-1521.

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INTRODUCTION

DR SHIP: Mr M is a 46-year-old man who has experienced physical and emotional symptoms following a recent motor vehicle collision. He lives with his wife near Boston and works as an artist. He has managed care insurance.

Mr M's history includes 3 unrelated motor vehicle collisions. The first occurred overseas in December 1999. At that time, he was a backseat passenger in a taxicab struck by another vehicle. He had a thoracic compression fracture and required a prolonged course of rehabilitation. He recovered from this event except for some back and neck spasms. In June 2001, Mr M was a belted driver when his car was rear-ended. His neck and back pain and spasms returned, and he returned to physical therapy. In late January 2002, he was a belted front-seat passenger in a car struck head-on by another vehicle. The air bag . . . [Full Text of this Article]

MR M: HIS VIEW

DR Z: HIS VIEW

AT THE CROSSROADS: QUESTIONS FOR DR STEIN

Definition and Symptoms of PTSD

Epidemiology

Relationship Between Trauma and PTSD: Typical Course

Risk Factors for PTSD

Diagnosis of PTSD in Primary Care

Differential Diagnosis of PTSD in Primary Care

Barriers to Diagnosis of PTSD in Primary Care

The Role of Primary Care Physicians in Treating PTSD

Treatment Options

Ancillary Treatment Issues

Prognosis

QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION

Author Affiliations: Dr Stein is Professor of Psychiatry In-Residence and Director, Anxiety Disorders Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego; and Chief, Anxiety & Traumatic Stress Disorders Clinic, San Diego Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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A 46-Year-Old Man With Anxiety and Nightmares After a Motor Vehicle Collision, 2 Years Later
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