When I was a student I spent a lot of time in state hospitals, private practices and va hospitals and was able to compare my experiences. I can't speak specifically to psychiatry, but the instruments, and treatment protocols at the VA were among the best that I experienced for my discipline. I also did not feel like the clinicians were less competent or caring. If I were a vet, I would certainly choose some free or reduced VA care over any other care setting.
It's funny, many people follow the mantra "you get what you pay for" in my discipline... And they are almost always getting ripped off. Just because you aren't paying for it doesn't mean the government isn't dropping loads and loads of money for your care.
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When I was a student I spent a lot of time in state hospitals, private practices and va hospitals and was able to compare my experiences. I can't speak specifically to psychiatry, but the instruments, and treatment protocols at the VA were among the best that I experienced for my discipline. I also did not feel like the clinicians were less competent or caring. If I were a vet, I would certainly choose some free or reduced VA care over any other care setting.
It's funny, many people follow the mantra "you get what you pay for" in my discipline... And they are almost always getting ripped off. Just because you aren't paying for it doesn't mean the government isn't dropping loads and loads of money for your care.
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