Providing Support Through Life's Final Chapter for Those Who Made It Home

    Authors

    C. Antoni; M. A. Silverman; S. Z. Nasr; D. Mandi;A. G. Golden

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Milit. Med.

    Keywords

    Medicine, General & Internal

    Abstract

    Military personnel are exposed to unique environmental hazards and psychological stressors during their service to our nation. As a result, military service personnel are at high risk not only for physical injury but for psychological trauma as well that may result in post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, substance abuse, and homelessness. These medical and psychosocial issues may hasten the development of life-limiting illnesses and may complicate the delivery of end-of-life care. Community-based hospice agencies often lack the resources and expertise to address the special needs of veterans. This article highlights the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide comprehensive and co-ordinated end-of-life support for "those who served."

    Journal Title

    Military Medicine

    Volume

    177

    Issue/Number

    12

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    1498

    Last Page

    1501

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000209027500017

    ISSN

    0026-4075

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