Ready to care for Veteran mental health in the primary care setting
AI Summary
Many Veterans experience serious service-related injuries yet only about one third receive VA care, so primary care must recognise and address their needs.
Providers must understand environmental and service-related risks to mental health and deliver Veteran-informed, culturally competent care in primary care settings.
Ask about Veteran status sensitively, use available resources and training, and empower providers to support this vulnerable population effectively.
J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2026 May 27. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000001281. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
A significant portion of Veterans have been seriously injured during service to the military and only about 1/3 of Veterans receive care in the Veteran Affairs health care system. Health care providers should be aware of the environmental risks to health conditions, specifically mental health conditions and have guidance on how to provide Veteran-informed, culturally competent care. This article explores important health care risk related information about military service, how to talk to patients about their Veteran status, and how to empower providers with resources to support this vulnerable population.
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