Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being managed with a specific type of psychotherapy that directly addresses the trauma experienced.
This phrase indicates the patient has been diagnosed with PTSD and is undergoing trauma-focused psychotherapy as part of their treatment plan. This therapy type may include prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
"Patient will continue trauma-focused psychotherapy, specifically EMDR, to address PTSD symptoms."
Used to document the patient's active treatment for PTSD using evidence-based, trauma-focused therapeutic approaches.
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