title: [Psychologically traumatized patient on a general practitioner's consultation].
abstract: Psychologic first aid and active observation ("watchful waiting") provided by a general practitioner will usually suffice as therapy for acute stress reaction and disorder. Drug therapy should be considered only with caution. If trauma-related symptoms become prolonged, developing into a post-traumatic stress disorder, the general practitioner can continue to carry the responsibility for the treatment and follow-up, even though the psychotherapeutic treatment would be provided elsewhere. The first-line treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is trauma-oriented therapy in its various forms. Combining psychotherapy with antidepressant medication may be contemplated.
authors.affiliation: Turun sosiaali- ja terveystoimi, perusterveydenhuolto Luolavuorentie 2, 20700 Turku.
authors.forename: Katariina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Korkeila
authors.forename: Maija
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Törmä
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D058006:General Practice; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents