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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly occurs in primary care patients. Although these symptoms are often observed by NPs and other primary care providers, PTSD is not routinely assessed in primary care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Seasonal affective disorder is characterized by an onset of recurrent major depressive episodes during the fall or winter, followed by a full remission or hypomanic/manic episode in the spring or summer. It is essential to determine the time of onset and remission of depressive episodes, including a confirmation that symptoms follow a seasonal pattern for at least 2 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ocular hyperemia, or red eye, is a common complaint of patients evaluated in a primary care clinic. The condition can be attributed to multiple causes; however, a thorough evaluation consisting of a history and focused physical examination can provide valuable clues to assist in the diagnosis of this sometimes complex problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]