Acute Stress Disorder

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acute stress disorder (ASD) was first outlined in 1994 at the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) as a new diagnosis. This activity describes the evaluation and management of stress disorder and explains the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiology of acute stress disorder.
  • Outline the typical presentation of a patient with acute stress disorder.
  • Summarize the management of a patient with acute stress disorder.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among an interprofessional team to improve patient outcomes affected by acute stress disorder (ASD).

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
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American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Child Abuse Pediatrics
  • General Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Neurology

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