70221-7
SurveysPost traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) checklist - civilian version [PCL-C]
Definition
The PCL is a 17-item self-report measure of the 17 DSM-IV symptoms of PTSD. The PCL has a variety of purposes including, screening indiviuals for PTSD, diagnosing PTSD and monitoring symptom change during and after treatment. The PCL-C (civilian) asks about aymptoms in realtion to "stressful experiences." The PCL-C is useful because it can be used with any population. The symptoms endorsed may not be specific to just one event, which can be helpful when assessing survivors who have symptoms due to multiple events. Typically, it is optimal to assess traumatic event exposure to ensure that a respondent has experienced at least one Criterion A event.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Post traumatic stress disorder checklist - civilian version
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
PCL-C
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 70221-7?
LOINC code 70221-7 identifies "Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) checklist - civilian version [PCL-C]". The PCL is a 17-item self-report measure of the 17 DSM-IV symptoms of PTSD. The PCL has a variety of purposes including, screening indiviuals for PTSD, diagnosing PTSD and monitoring symptom change during and after treatment. The PCL-C (civilian) asks about aymptoms in realtion to "stressful experiences." The PCL-C is useful because it can be used with any population. The symptoms endorsed may not be specific to just one event, which can be helpful when assessing survivors who have symptoms due to multiple events. Typically, it is optimal to assess traumatic event exposure to ensure that a respondent has experienced at least one Criterion A event.
What does 70221-7 measure?
This code measures Post traumatic stress disorder checklist - civilian version in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.