Why veterans deserve special recognition

November brings fall weather, raking leaves and one of my favorite holidays.  No, not Thanksgiving, it is Veteran’s Day.  Veteran’s Day is a day reserved to celebrate members of the U.S. armed forces for their service.  Thank you, veterans.  Veterans are found in all segments of our society.  Some are retired, some have started second careers, and some are struggling with health issues as a result of their service.  They comprise both consumers and workforce in health care often with specialization. Military veterans have training and personas very different from civilians.  There are distinct chains of command and protocols that are infrequently broken.  They are prepared to defend our rights and freedoms afforded to us within the US.  The preparation can be very intense as it is based upon physical and mental endurance.  Ultimately, the skill sets acquired throughout training are applicable to many different industries.  In fact, there are many things expected of our men and women serving here and abroad that are counterintuitive to the expectations within our medical professions. Military life has a culture of its own. Furthermore, one would argue a difference in culture between the different armed forces. (Have you ever heard a navy officer heckle an air force officer?) Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Primary Care Source Type: blogs