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The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report measure of the DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD. The wo
t has experienced at least one Criterion A event.
rding of PCL-5 items reflects both changes to existing symptoms and the addition
of new symptoms in DSM-5. The PCL has a variety of purposes including, screen
ing individuals for PTSD, diagnosing PTSD and monitoring symptom change during a
nd after treatment. The PCL-C (civilian) asks about symptoms in relation to "str
essful experiences." The PCL-C is useful because it can be used with any populat
ion. The symptoms endorsed may not be specific to just one event, which can be h
elpful when assessing survivors who have symptoms due to multiple events. Typica
lly, it is optimal to assess traumatic event exposure to ensure that a responden
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