(April
25, 2011)
In
order to further improve the lines of communication and to respond to the
concerns between the National VA Council and you our members, I have
established a National VA Council Briefing. This NVAC Briefing will bring you
the latest news and developments within DVA and provide you with the current
status of issues this Council is currently addressing. I believe that this
NVAC Briefing will greatly enhance the way in which we communicate and the way
in which we share new information, keeping you better informed.
Alma
L. Lee
National
VA Council, President
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Below
you will find a link regarding the Military Health History Pocket Card.
Please share this with all your health care professions/trainees. This
resource can help provide a guide to understanding health issues that are
unique to veterans.
It
can be used to capitalize on many learning opportunities:
ü
Give
trainees better understanding of the veteran’s perspective.
ü
Encourage
trainees & staff to take more careful, veteran-centered histories.
ü
Stimulate
case discussions augmented by information found on the web-site.
ü
Consider
discussing issues presented on the card during daily work rounds or informal
case-based conferences.
Hope
you will find this information helpful and will remind you of the importance
of military history.