Open AccessCaring for the psychosocial needs of the acutely traumatized patient
Author(s) -
Cormac Powell
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of physician assistants
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0893-7400
DOI - 10.1097/01.jaa.0000794980.31616.fa
Subject(s) - psychosocial , psychosocial support , medicine , psychology , emotional trauma , psychotherapist , nursing , psychiatry
Support for a patient in the aftermath of a potentially traumatic event is enhanced when clinicians understand the normal reactions that may occur during the traumatization process. This article discusses recommendations from international and national guidelines as well as best practices from the medical and psychiatric literature to help guide clinicians providing care for acutely traumatized patients.