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Acute Stress Disorder
Diagnosis of acute stress disorder is based on a combination of the patient's history and a physical examination to rule out diseases that can cause anxiety. The essential feature is a traumatic event within one month of the onset of symptoms.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Acute stress disorder
A person who has been exposed to a traumatic stressor and has developed symptoms that do not meet the criteria for ASD may be diagnosed as having an adjustment disorder.As of 2002, there are no diagnostic interviews or questionnaires in widespread...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Detailed information on what to expect during a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
Source:StayWell
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