{"product_id":"wounds-of-war-9781501749162","title":"Wounds of War","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eU.S. military conflicts abroad have left nine million Americans dependent on the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for medical care. Their wounds of war are treated by the largest hospital system in the countryone that has come under fire from critics in the White House, on Capitol Hill, and in the nation''s media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWounds of War\u003c\/i\u003e, Suzanne Gordon draws on five years of observational research to describe how the VHA does a better job than private sector institutions offering primary and geriatric care, mental health and home care services, and support for patients nearing the end of life. In the unusual culture of solidarity between patients and providers that the VHA has fostered, Gordon finds a working model for higher-quality health care and a much-needed alternative to the practice of for-profit medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant and timely.\u003c\/p\u003e * BeyondChron *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA terrific book, and I would recommend that every veteran depending upon the VA for his or her healthcare buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e * The Veteran *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant and timely.\u003c\/p\u003e * CounterPunch *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a unique approach to an important topic and is an essential addition for institutions with programs in medicine and other health-affiliated fields (health administration, social work, etc.), public policy and administration, political science, or for any public library serving veteran and\/or military populations.\u003c\/p\u003e * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor better or worse, the course of VA health care now depends on a citizenry and health policy community that possesses little firsthand experience with its services or achievements. \u003ci\u003eWounds of War\u003c\/i\u003e is a tremendous starting point for those interested in understanding the importance of getting these decisions right.\u003c\/p\u003e * Washington Monthly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling account of the many strengths of the Veterans Healthcare System.... Gordon documents these strengths with informative statistics as well as compelling narratives of innovative programs, commendable teamwork and exemplary clinical providers.... A valued view of a system which, even with its flaws, still has remarkable strengths to offer soldiers when their service to our nation is completed.\u003c\/p\u003e * The Pharos *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWounds of War\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for veterans' rights advocates as well as everyone concerned with the struggle for Medicare for all.\u003c\/p\u003e * Against the Current *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e List of Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: What Kind of Care for Veterans?\u003cbr\u003e 1. Promises Broken and Kept: A Short History of the VHA\u003cbr\u003e 2. Those Who Have Borne the Battle: The VHA's Patient Population\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eProfile—What It Means to Be a VA Volunteer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3. Primary Care the Way It Should Be\u003cbr\u003e 4. Healing Minds and Bodies: Integrated Mental Health Care and Primary Care\u003cbr\u003e 5. Dealing with a World of Hurt: VHA Treatment of Chronic Pain\u003cbr\u003e 6. When Wounded Warriors Are Women: Caring for Female Veterans\u003cbr\u003e 7. Mental Health the Way It Should Be\u003cbr\u003e 8. Unpacking PTSD: From Diagnosis to Effective Treatment\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eProfi le—Karen Parko\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eA Special Kind of Professional Development at the VA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9. Returning to Civilian Life: Veterans on Campus\u003cbr\u003e 10. Suicide Prevention: VHA Programs That Save Lives\u003cbr\u003e 11. Overcoming Disability: VA Rehabilitation Services\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eProfile—Mark Smith\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eNo Ordinary Bike Shop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 12. Transcending Trauma: The Martinez Cognitive Rehabilitation Program\u003cbr\u003e 13. Off the Streets: Reducing Veteran Homelessness\u003cbr\u003e 14. Alternatives to Jail: Veterans' Justice Programs\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eProfile—Cops and Vets\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eThe Memphis Crisis Intervention Model\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 15. Specializing in Elder Care: The VA and Geriatrics\u003cbr\u003e 16. Knocking on Heaven's Door: The VA and End-of-Life Care\u003cbr\u003e 17. Better Care Where? The VHA Compared to the Private Sector\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: A System Worth Saving—and Making Even Better\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue: Thank You for Your Service?\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e About the Author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornell University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409343521111,"sku":"9781501749162","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781501749162.jpg?v=1730506491","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/wounds-of-war-9781501749162","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}