Wounded Military Personnel being failed by NHS

Wounded Military Personnel being failed by NHS

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The video discusses the advancements in prosthetic technology and the challenges faced by British soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. It highlights the issues with prosthetic fittings provided by the NHS and the need for better solutions. The video compares the expertise available in the UK with that in the US, particularly at the Hanger clinic in Oklahoma, which has been successful in treating veterans. Campaigners advocate for sending more veterans to such clinics and establishing centers of excellence in the UK. This approach could save the NHS money and improve the quality of life for injured veterans.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced by severely injured amputees according to the first section?

Lack of access to prosthetic limbs

Poorly fitting prosthetic limbs

Limited availability of rehabilitation centers

High cost of prosthetic limbs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the MoD Rehabilitation Center at Headley Court lack compared to the US?

Funding for research

Qualified medical staff

Prosthetic expertise

Advanced medical equipment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which charity is advocating for a UK center similar to the one in Oklahoma?

The Royal British Legion

Combat Stress

Plasma, the British limbless ex-servicemen's charity

Help for Heroes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed benefit of sending veterans to the Hanger clinic in Oklahoma?

Saving NHS money in ongoing care costs

Increasing the number of rehabilitation centers

Improving prosthetic technology in the UK

Reducing travel costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the NHS plan to address the issues faced by veterans?

By providing free healthcare

By improving services for veterans

By increasing funding for prosthetics

By collaborating with international clinics