When a veteran is first transitioned to civilian life, they are entitled to a Veteran Health Check, this outlines all the important occupational factors that can impact on health.
Once the veteran is no longer eligible for the Veteran Health Check, the GP must find another way to recall the important service details that may impact on the veterans health, and that of their family.
This impact may occur many years after the initial transition, so exploring these factors is important over time.
Those represented in the VETERANS lens. This lens can be utilised in consultation with veterans, and their family members, to enable the GP to understand the social, environmental and employment context of the veteran. This understanding can then be extended to the types of physical and mental health conditions the GP will be considering based on the impact of potential occupational exposures and career experiences.
Ensuring you have explored all the relevant aspects of a Veteran history and context can benefit from a brief guide. To enable easier recall of the VETERANS Lens topics, you can utilise the VETERAN lens autofill template represented below. For further outline on the context, see more here.
(Copy this information into your system to use as an autofill function)
Previous Issue / Plans / Referrals: Exposure: ears, eyes and other occupational Transition: Emotional History: mental health, wellbeing, connectedness Review usual medical care including sexual health: Alcohol and substance use: Navigating the system: Supports social and resources: Summary: Problems / Impressions / Issues Recommendations / Management Plans Referrals / Follow Up Plans |
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