Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 160-162 , January 2008

“To Care for Him Who Shall Have Borne the Battle and for His Widow and His Orphan” (Abraham Lincoln): The Department of Veterans Affairs Polytrauma System of Care

  • Barbara J. Sigford, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Barbara J. Sigford, MD, Minneapolis VAMC (117), One Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417

References 

  1. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005. Pub L No. 108-447, 118 Stat. 2809 (Dec 8, 2004).
  2. Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004. Pub L No. 108-422, 118 Stat. 2379 (Nov 30, 2004).
  3. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Polytrauma rehabilitation procedures. Washington (DC): DVA, VHA; Sept 2005. VHA Handbook 1172.1.

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PII: S0003-9993(07)01568-7

doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.09.015

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 160-162 , January 2008