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Understanding Combat Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorderby Walter F. McDermott
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2012; US$ 39.95This introduction to the invisible wound of war, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, explains the historical development of PTSD, its myriad symptoms and the most effective psychological and medical treatments. Combining the basic tenets of cognitive psychotherapy and his own military experience, the author explores such topics as PTSD's effects on families and spouses, fear and anxiety, memory difficulties, feelings of guilt or anger, depression and suicidal thoughts, and others. Because it is a hidden, psychological wound, veterans afflicted with PTSD may find it difficult to understand their symptoms. Veterans and their families can better understand PTSD by reading this book. more...
Impact of a Uniform Formulary on Military Health System Prescribersby Terri Tanielian; Katherine Harris
RAND Corporation 2003; US$ 9.95The US Department of Defense is required to establish a single uniform formulary of covered drugs. This baseline survey assesses Military Health System prescriber's experiences with, and opinions of, drug formularies. more...
Examining the Cost of Military Child Care 2002by Gail L. Zellman; Susan M. Gates
RAND Corporation 2002; US$ 9.95This text presents estimates of the cost of providing care in US Department of Defense operated Child Development Centres, Family Child Care homes and centres operated by outside providers under contract to the the Department of Defense. more...
Reorganizing the Military Health Systemby Susan D. Hosek; Gary Cecchine
RAND Corporation 2001; US$ 9.95Since the end of World War II, the question of whether to create a unified military health system has arisen repeatedly. Now that a managed-care programme - called TRICARE - is operational, the military health system organization is again in the spotlight. This book documents research in this area. more...
Putting Practice Guidelines to Work in the Department of Defense Medical Systemby Will Nicholas; Donna O. Farley; Mary E. Valana; Shan Cretin
RAND Corporation 2001; US$ 9.95This guide is designed as a "how to" resource for managers and clinicians in the military health system who seek practical techniques to help them intergrate evidence-based practice guidelines into the medical care processes at their medical treatment facilities (MTFs). more...
Army Medical Support to the Army After Nextby Center for Military Health Policy Research; Gary Cecchine
RAND Corporation 2004; US$ 9.95The Army is planning now to ensure that the Army After Next will have the required medical capabilities in 2025. As part of this planning it conducted Medical Technology Workshop 1999 to help it make the proper technology acquisition decisions. more...
The Elasticity of Demand for Health Careby Jeanne S. Ringel; Susan D. Hosek; Ben A. Vollard; Sergej Mahnovski
RAND Corporation 2002; US$ 9.95This report reviews the economic literature on the elasticity of demand for health care to provide a framework for understanding the effects of changes in the military health system benefit structure on the demand for health care services paid for by the DoD. more...
Russian/Soviet Military Psychiatry, 1904-1945by Paul Wanke
Frank Cass 2005; US$ 188.00Covering Russian/Soviet military psychiatry from its first practical experience during the Russo-Japanese war to its greatest test during the Great Patriotic War 1941-45, this study emphasizes the continuity between Russian and Soviet military. more...
Defining Needs and Managing Performance of Installation Support Contractsby Laura H. Baldwin; Sarah Hunter
RAND Corporation 2004; US$ 9.95The authors examine whether and how well-respected commercial firms apply performance-based practices within their facilities and food services contracts. Communication between buyers and providers is critical; a small set of metrics is helpful for performance management; and incentives and a flexible contract can be of value. more...
Triage for Civil Supportby Gary Cecchine; Michael A. Wermuth; Roger C. Molander; K. Scott McMahon
RAND Corporation 2004; US$ 9.95Even before September 11, 2001, threat assessments suggested that the United States should prepare to respond to terrorist attacks inside its borders. This monograph examines the use of military medical assets to support civil authorities in the aftermath of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or conventional high explosives attack inside the United States. more...









