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As a clinician,

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you want to offer your patients
the best treatment possible.

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

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Aid can help you and your patient work
together to narrow down treatment options

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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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Patients can

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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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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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To learn

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more about how the PTSD Treatment
Decision Aid can support you in the shared

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decision-making process, click on the “For
Clinicians” tab in the top menu bar.

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Here, you’ll find
additional clinician-specific resources

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and tools just for you, 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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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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