It is very easy to recognize the importance of this fine initiative. General Practitioners are frontline workers in the early stages of post-trauma response. Early assessment, diagnosis and referral for those struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress by family doctors will lighten the terrible burden carried by trauma survivors everywhere. Physicians trained to identify those at risk of PTSD and related disorders have the power to make a significant contribution to families and communities across the country.

The negative consequences of unrecognized PTSD can impact individuals, families, and communities over generations. Physicians and other health care providers have the unique privilege of a trusted relationship in which they can transform lives through recognition, assessment, diagnosis and referral of their patients who are experiencing this disabling, but treatable injury.