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Second World War veterans with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2018
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The present case study describes a typically complex clinical presentation of chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suffered by a Second World War veteran and advises on multi-disciplinary out-patient management extending to acute hospital care. Limited symptomatic impact of psychological and psychopharmacological therapies is discussed, and related to patient reports of satisfaction with therapeutic outcome.
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- Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 1998
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