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The complexity of injuries that can arise from combat situations, specifically as
a result of the Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom conflicts, is
challenging. As injured troops leave the war zone early for medical care, they
are treated by an interwoven system of care that includes both the Department of
Defense and Veterans Health Administration. Physicians across these settings are
increasingly faced with patients who have multiple rehabilitation diagnoses as a
result of the severity of blast injuries; therefore, the importance of active
communication across the system must be highlighted. This case describes the
seamless transition of an injured soldier across the continuum of care.

Langue : ANGLAIS