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UK military families with a dependent who has Special Education Needs and/ or Disability (SEND): a forgotten subpopulation?

Abstract: This editorial provides an overview of key topics and ideas related to understanding what we know about military families living with a dependent with Special Education …

UK Military Veteran-Friendly GP Practices

Abstract: About 5% of the UK population are military veterans and have specific medical needs sometimes different from the general population. Veterans may be reluctant to seek …

Framework for the evaluation of military health systems.

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: The organisation of a military health system (MHS) differs from the civilian system due to the role of the armed forces, the …

The impact of in-service physical injury or illness on the mental health of military veterans

Abstract: Background: Each year approximately 2000 UK service personnel are medically discharged with physical and/or psychological injury or illness. While there is much research …

Mental health treatment experiences of commonwealth veterans from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have served in the UK military

Abstract: Introduction: Research has shown that the likelihood of ex-military personnel developing mental health problems following service is around one in five. Little is known …

How should we manage severe anxiety towards dental treatment in UK service personnel?

Abstract: Anxiety towards dental treatment is a significant barrier towards care within the United Kingdom Armed Forces. Avoidance of dental treatment results in morbidity, and …

Postservice lower limb amputation in Scottish military veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Recent attention has focused on veterans who have lost limbs in conflict, but the number of UK veterans who lose limbs to disease is unknown. We used data …

Hormonal Contraceptive Prescriptions in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Thirty four per cent of women use hormonal contraceptives in the UK and the contraceptive pill is the most common method. There are no comparable data in the UK Armed …

Defence Medical Services telemedicine now: a successful pilot of video consultations and instant messaging support to firm base training

Abstract: Introduction: Telemedicine was pioneered in the Defence Medical Services (DMS) in 1998, since then the capabilities within the DMS have not advanced in step with advances …

Childhood adversities in UK treatment-seeking military veterans

Abstract: This study sought to explore the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACE's) and adult mental and physical health in treatment seeking military veterans. …

Burns Management in the Military and Humanitarian Setting

Abstract: Burns are an unpredictable element of the modern battlespace and humanitarian operations. Most military burns are small and may not be a significant challenge for …

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions to daily living as a result of social distancing within veterans with pre-existing mental health difficulties

Abstract: Introduction: Data are emerging showing the adverse consequences on mental health of the general public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is known about the needs of …