Helping veterans choose their care appointments
This study helps Veterans decide which type of appointment (in-person, phone, or video) works best for them. You'll get text messages to support your choices and see if these messages help you get the care you need.
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Who can take part
- You have a VA appointment (in-person, by phone, or video) coming up in the next 2 to 3 months.
- You have had at least 3 primary care visits in the past year (in-person, phone, or video).
- You are willing and able to receive text messages from the VA.
- You do not have a diagnosis of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, or a psychotic disorder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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