Title

Caring for Vietnam Veterans

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Article

Publication Date

7-1-2015

Abstract

Veterans of the Vietnam era are now the largest group of United States Veterans, and are at or approaching Social Security and Medicare eligibility. As a result, it is likely that home care clinicians will be caring for many patients who are Vietnam Veterans. The purpose of this article is to increase awareness of the unique healthcare needs of Vietnam Veterans. Having an understanding of military and Veteran culture can help inform home healthcare clinicians in ways to manage the unique healthcare needs of Veterans and engage previously learned behaviors and attitudes from military service. In addition, knowing the types of exposures and health risks specific to this era could be beneficial in identifying potential problems that may have not yet been addressed.

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Elliott, B. (2015). Caring for vietnam veterans: Home Healthcare Now, 33(7), 358–365. https://doi.org/10.1097/NHH.0000000000000261

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