Supporting veteran patients - mini audit

Did you know that veterans often face unique health challenges stemming from their service?  GPs play a crucial role in identifying and managing these conditions. This mini audit equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide optimal care for veterans, ensuring their specific needs are met.

What you’ll learn

Using real-world case studies and interactive elements, this mini audit will guide you through the process of identifying and addressing the health needs of veterans. You'll learn how to:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of veteran patient records.

• Apply best practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine to veteran care.

• Reflect on your current practice and identify areas for improvement.

• Develop and implement effective care plans for veterans.

• Access and utilise DVA-funded services and supports.

This facilitated measuring outcomes activity supports you to review the care provided to veteran patients. To complete the learning you will:

 Select two veteran patients from your practice with differing health profiles (e.g., a recent veteran with PTSD and an older veteran with chronic pain). Analyse how their military service may have influenced their current health needs.

• Develop a targeted care plan for each veteran, addressing their specific health concerns. Ensure the plan includes strategies to optimise access to DVA entitlements and support services.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of current management strategies for each veteran's health conditions. Identify any barriers to care and implement strategies to improve their wellbeing.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills when engaging with veteran patients. 

This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course.

Funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Healthcare eLearning Platform Program.

For more free Veterans Health education, check out VETs HeLP Hub on Medcast