Medical Care for Iraq War Veterans
September 21st, 2009
Many believe Iraq war veterans are not receiving quality medical care when they return to the U.S. As part of a recent survey by Harris Interactive and the Harvard Opinion Research Program, findings indicate that a majority of Americans (62 percent) believe that wounded Iraq war veterans do not receive high quality care in military and Veteran’s Administration (VA) hospitals once they return to the U.S.
Similar majorities feel that veterans requiring rehabilitation care and mental health care do not receive high quality care (62 percent and 65 percent respectively). The survey included 1007 respondents nationwide.
Those with no military connection are just as likely as Americans who have a close family member who is serving or has served in the military to say that wounded Iraq veterans do not receive high quality care in military and VA hospitals (59 percent versus 64 percent).
Although more Americans feel that wounded soldiers get high quality care on the front lines in Iraq (47 percent) than they do in military hospitals once they return to the U.S. (31 percent), a nearly equal percentage (43 percent) feel they do not get high quality care on the front lines.
“Providing quality health care for our soldiers in harm’s way here and abroad is an emotional issue for many Americans,” says survey chairman Humphrey Taylor.
In addition to conventional health care programs, acupuncture can aid veterans in their efforts to heal from trauma and transition from military service.
Acupuncture can alleviate symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), such as mood changes, irritability, hypervigilance, mental fogginess, and flashbacks. As a natural, holistic modality, acupuncture is a safe and effective complementary therapy for individuals undergoing conventional treatment methods such as medication and counseling.
Only about half of Iraq veterans suffering from PTSD seek medical care, according to a study by the nonprofit Rand Corporation. Acupuncture can aid in balancing the nervous system and can treat the anxiety, panic and sleep disorders that veterans may experience.
For information about acupuncture for the treatment of PTSD call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician, at (305) 595-9500.
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