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OBJECTIVE: To describe key practical knowledge and skill components required for clinicians involved with the assessment of military personnel and veterans. CONCLUSIONS: Assessment of military and veterans' mental health issues involves a tailored history-taking process that includes specific aspects of service, transition and reporting requirements. Recommendations for the detailed assessment of military personnel and veterans are provided. Comorbid conditions, chronic pain and the needs of both women and older veterans are also discussed.
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Saúde Mental/estatística & dados numéricos , Militares/psicologia , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos/psicologia , Veteranos/psicologia , Austrália , Feminino , Humanos , Melhoria de QualidadeRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: This study examined aspects of modern warfare and determined whether they have changed the clinical presentation of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CONCLUSIONS: The relationship between PTSD, mild traumatic brain injury, unmanned aerial vehicle operations and women in combat examined. It was concluded that there are significant changes in how contemporary combat veterans may present with PTSD.
