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[PTSD Treatment Decision Aid.]

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[U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration.]

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>>NARRATOR: As
a clinician,

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you want to offer your patients
the best treatment possible.

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[A clinician stands in the
hallway outside of his office.]

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When it comes to posttraumatic
stress disorder,

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considering treatment
can feel overwhelming for patients.

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[A Veteran enters through the
front door of the medical center...]

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[...frowning with her head down.]

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The process of shared decision-
making helps you and your patient

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decide on a treatment approach together.

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[The clinician welcomes the Veteran
into his office where they both...]

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[...sit at his computer and review the
PTSD Treatment Decision Aid website.]

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Research shows that when patients
are involved in the treatment decision,

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they're more likely to engage
and follow through with treatment.

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This is where the PTSD Treatment
Decision Aid can help.

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This online tool summarizes
the latest recommendations

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from clinical practice
guidelines in approachable language,

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with balanced descriptions
of best practice treatments.

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[The clinician scrolls through the
Decision Aid website with the Veteran.]

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As a part of the shared decision-
making process, the PTSD Treatment

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Decision Aid can help you
and your patient work together to narrow

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down treatment options and find the ones
that best match their personal needs.

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The first step in shared
decision-making is letting

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your patient know that you'd like them
to be part of the treatment decision.

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The Decision Aid supports this
process and includes helpful

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tips on how they can talk with you
about their treatment options.

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Second, it's helpful
to share your knowledge about PTSD

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treatment options, including
the pros and cons of each.

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At this step, you can look at the
Decision Aid with your patient,

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or you can encourage your patient
to visit the website on their own,

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taking their time to learn more about each
treatment you discussed with them.

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[The clinician and Veteran continue to
explore the Decision Aid website together.]

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Patients can explore in-depth information
about PTSD and PTSD treatments,

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including videos of clinicians describing
each one and answering common questions.

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They will learn what to expect and
can clarify any other questions with you.

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Third, you'll ask for your patient's
treatment preferences and goals.

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The Decision Aid includes a
“Compare Your Options” page

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where your patient answers questions
about their treatment preferences.

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They can then compare options to see
which treatments are the best match.

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All of this information will be
included in their personal summary,

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which they're encouraged to print
and share with you.

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This brings us to the fourth step
in the shared decision-making process:

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having an informed discussion
about treatment options.

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Your patient's summary will
help them share their goals,

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the treatments they're leaning toward,
and any questions with you.

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[The clinician hands the Veteran
their Decision Aid summary.]

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[They discuss the outcomes.]

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Together, you can make sure
your patient is choosing a PTSD

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treatment that's right for them.

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[The Veteran has left and the clinician
continues to explore the Decision Aid website.]

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To learn more about how the PTSD

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Treatment Decision Aid can support you
in the shared decision-making process,

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click on the “For Clinicians”
tab in the top menu bar.

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Here you'll find additional clinician-
specific resources and tools just for you,

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along with informational
materials for your patients.

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Check out the fillable comparison chart,
where you can include your contact

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information and indicate which treatments
are offered in your practice.

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[The Veteran has returned
and she and the clinician...]

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[...are looking at the Decision
Aid website again together.]

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Finding the right PTSD treatment
for your patient is a team effort.

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The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid can help.

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Visit www.ptsd.va.gov/decisionaid
to get started.

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[This video was brought
to you by the PTSD...]

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[...Treatment Decision Aid and the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.]