Sx severity Use a validated instrument such as PTSD Checklist for DSM 5 PCL 5 or a structured clinician administered interview e g Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM 5 CAPS 5

<b>Sx severity.</b> Use a validated instrument, such as <a href=https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/adult-sr/ptsd-checklist.asp><u>PTSD Checklist for <i>DSM-5</i> (PCL-5)</u></a>, or a structured clinician-administered interview (e.g., <a href=https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/adult-int/caps.asp><u>Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for <i>DSM-5</i> (CAPS-5)</u></a>).