SMJ articles in the category "veteran"

Original Article

Implementing a Veteran-Centric Care Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents: A Preliminary Report

Objective: We sought to evaluate the benefit of implementing a 2-hour afternoon didactic workshop teaching Internal Medicine (IM) residents about the unique aspects of caring for US military veterans. Methods: Using a conceptual framework of patient-centric care, we designed and implemented a veteran-centric care workshop focusing on cultural differences in…

Posted in: curriculum 16 veteran 2

Original Article

Anatomical Distribution of Colorectal Cancer in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Objectives: The incidence of sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC) among individuals younger than 50 years of age and the incidence of proximal cancers has varied based on demographic factors in previous studies, and multisociety screening guidelines advise various modalities for average-risk individuals beginning at age 50. We studied the incidence and…

Posted in: colonoscopy 24 colorectal cancer 17 veteran 2
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