COPD in VA hospitals.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2003
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System is the largest integrated single-payer system in the United States. Its primary mission is to provide primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services to veterans. Much time and resources are expended on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, at VA hospitals and clinics, thereby justifying the development of multifaceted strategies to address this problem. This article discusses the special problems of COPD in veterans who use VA facilities. The article also highlights the contributions of the VA to the research, training, and development of clinical practice guidelines for the management of this pervasive disease and presents the challenges that threaten its role in this area.
Volume
5
Issue
1
First Page
37
Last Page
44
ISSN
1098-3597
Published In/Presented At
Roman, J., & Perez, R. L. (2003). COPD in VA hospitals. Clinical cornerstone, 5(1), 37–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1098-3597(03)90007-x
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
12739310
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article