Civilian physicians feel underprepared to treat veterans, survey finds
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
A survey of nearly 150 U.S. physicians who frequently treat veterans found civilian doctors aren't adequately trained in health issues related to military service. More than half of the respondent indicated they were not comfortable discussing health-related exposures and risks that veterans might experience such as depleted uranium, smoke and chemical weapons.