When a military member was in the system they had a doctor in the system. Now it's a very new experience for the transitioning member and veteran. To find a doctor sometimes it may be a new location for them. They are not familiar how to find a family doctor. It is something they need to do also while transitioning, while they are finding their place in life and having changes in other areas so it's an additional stressor for them. It may be a unique situation for them that they need to do it in parallel this searching for other things. Sometimes another job, sometimes finding an education. It may be an additional stressor for them that may be uniquely different. In general, it may be problematic for every person to find a family doctor. For military members and veterans is may be a little more difficult because they need to do it rapidly while having many other changes in their life.
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