Originally Posted by
NutLoose
What is that? I doubt my practice knows I am a veteran, but I wouldn't think it make a difference if they did.
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/mil...-for-veterans/
There's also a growing realisation that 'social-prescribing' may offer benefits beyond medication, particularly with MH issues, and a number of social-prescribers are suitable for, or specific to, Service veterans, but matching the 'need' with the 'resource' is made easier if the GP is aware of a patient's status as a veteran.
Plus, the Royal College of General Practitioners have a 'Veteran Friendly' practice scheme;
https://rcgp-news.com/49LX-XROH-8417...BE0CBD/cr.aspx