[PurpleMan]

If true and VA was negligent in taking care of vet's, heads should roll.

[stuartcr]

We all know the VA could never be negligent.

[Ron Jeremy]

Well, who do they want the VA to test drugs on?

[Wiseghy]

The VA is the nation's only true Single Payer Healthcare Model. As such, it has evolved into a nexxus of physician training, education and much of the country's medical research.

Because it is dedicated to single mission of caring for vets, I think it works better than most single payer models. However, it also shows us all the many problems that can occur with any “globally budgeted”, government paid system, including non-accountability and neglect.

[bornred]

The government is testing drugs with severe side effects like psychosis and suicidal behavior

Ritalin and Prozac?

[Apollo 13]

Most. Depressing. Post. Of. The. Day.
(seriously).

[Wuli]

“medical experiments that often target distressed soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan”

gee, let me just take a wild guess

in war time, increase in numbers of soldiers with mental/emotional problems

some can’t get back to active duty/adjustment to civilian life - “stress” related mental conditions too severe and continuing too long for a few

standard drugs not showing sufficient effectiveness in some cases

some patients asked if they want to participate in clinical trials of newer drugs

informed consent given and, as in many clinical trials, stipends also paid

i imagine this scenario has played out in wartime and immediate post-war periods for 200+ years of U.S. history

if my scenario-guess is correct, nothing really schocking

full disclosure here: I am currently receiving long-term medical out-patient care (past six months) at a VA hospital and it is the best care and most professional medical service I have had in my life