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The aim is to understand medically induced PTSD (mPTSD) and its clinical implications related to medical trauma.

Medical trauma in context: Recognizing and addressing medically induced posttraumatic stress disorder in adults

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Narrative review examines medically induced PTSD in adults, highlighting prevalence and treatment implications.

The aim is to understand medically induced PTSD (mPTSD) and its clinical implications related to medical trauma.
Narrative review synthesizing evidence on mPTSD, including prevalence and clinical presentation.
Examination of assessment considerations specific to mPTSD.
Discussion of adaptations to evidence-based interventions for mPTSD.
Approximately 20% of individuals exposed to potentially traumatic medical events develop mPTSD.
Distinct features of mPTSD may complicate traditional PTSD assessment.
Advancements in understanding mPTSD can enhance diagnostic and treatment approaches.

El‐Gabalawy et al. (2026) studied this question.

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