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Office of Academic Affiliations
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General Military Service History Pocket Card Factsheet
What is the General Military Service History Pocket Card?
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The Military Service History Pocket Card is a pocket-sized resource
to provide all VA health professions trainees a guide to understanding
health issues that are unique to veterans.
VA's students and trainees generally are young while our veteran
patients are older and have had experiences in a different time and
place. This card helps to bridge that gap.
The card suggests questions that invite the veteran to tell his/her own
story while the web site provides information that will offer greater insight
into the veteran's story.
It is important to make the patient
aware that his/her unique experiences as a veteran are of concern to VA clinicians.
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Who should receive the Military Service History Pocket Card?
All health professions trainees.
How is the Military Service History website used?
It provides background information related to
the questions on the Pocket Card. Summaries of veterans' health issues as well as links to other web sites are provided.
How can you use the Military Service History Pocket Card to improve veterans'
care?
Orientation:
- Summarize the issues presented on the card.
- Demonstrate the web site and how it can be accessed.
- Encourage trainees to become familiar with the resources on the card and web site.
The Card can be used to capitalize on many learning opportunities:
- Give trainees better understanding of the veteran's perspective.
- Encourage trainees and staff to take more careful, veteran-centered histories.
- Stimulate case discussions augmented by information found on the web site.
- Consider discussing issues presented on the card during daily work rounds or informal
case-based conferences.
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