A veteran tells the nurse that he hates the VA health insurance program and wishes that he would be allowed to see the local doctor instead of traveling to the VA clinic. Which statement would be most appropriate to be made by the nurse?
A. "I will check to see if your local doctor can be added to the list of approved providers."
B. "Yes, you pay premiums for this health insurance and should be able to have a choose what providers you see."
C. "The VA does not provide health insurance, rather this is a benefit that you receive for compensation for your service to our country."
D. "The VA provides different benefit plans. Let me see if the local doctor is a provider on a different benefit plan."
Answer: C. "The VA does not provide health insurance, rather this is a benefit that you receive for compensation for your service to our country."
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a. Inform the participants that they cannot hear the tapes beforehand. b. None, if the tape is of a group, since there is no expectation of anonymity. c. None, since the tape is a direct "quote" and voice recognition is not controllable. d. A release will need to be obtained from the subjects.
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