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Veterans Health – Extension of the scope of the Medical Assessment Programme (MAP)
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What does MAP do?
The purpose of the MAP is:
- To assess, and attempt to understand, the physical and psychological difficulties experienced by ex-Service personnel resulting from operations.
- To provide advice to individuals and health professionals about the mental and physical health of veterans in their care.
- Where possible, to provide diagnoses and management strategies for individuals and the medical and mental health professionals involved in their care.
The MAP is an entirely independent programme and medical confidentiality is observed.
In the case of general medical examinations, patients are offered appropriate investigations, carried out on the day of the appointment, which may include urinalysis, haematological tests, an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and electrocardiography. Additional investigations and referral to other specialists will be carried out if they are clinically indicated.
In the case of mental health assessments a full evaluation of mental health will be undertaken on the day. In order for this to be as complete as possible appropriate NHS records relating to any psychiatric or psychological assessments and interventions will be requested.
The average interview and examination time is 90 minutes, but with investigations individuals may be at St Thomas’ for about 4 hours – significantly longer time than they might expect to have with their GP.
Page Modified: 27 September 2007
