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Advice nurse at VA Palo Alto health care

VHA health service name and description
Description

Talk with an advice nurse if you have questions about your care or for help in deciding whether you need an urgent or routine appointment.

Type of care
Primary care
Health Service API ID
adviceNurse
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

The Telephone Care Program Advice Nurses are registered nurses who triage symptoms of illness and injury, provide nursing advice, and recommend options for care. This service provides Veterans with helpful medical advice and free, confidential answers to many health care questions.

800-455-0057, option 4

Call anytime. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In addition, our PACT nurses can:

  • Help you manage many of your basic health care needs
  • Answer questions about your current medications or medical condition
  • Discuss your health care concerns and help you decide the best way to handle them
  • Offer improved access to VA services
Facility descriptions

Advice nurse - Palo Alto VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

Talk with an advice nurse if you have questions about your care or for help in deciding whether you need an urgent or routine appointment.

Type of care
Primary care
Health Service API ID
adviceNurse
This is a required Vet Center service
No
Show for VAMC Facilities
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VAMC system description of service

The Telephone Care Program Advice Nurses are registered nurses who triage symptoms of illness and injury, provide nursing advice, and recommend options for care. This service provides Veterans with helpful medical advice and free, confidential answers to many health care questions.

800-455-0057, option 4

Call anytime. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In addition, our PACT nurses can:

  • Help you manage many of your basic health care needs
  • Answer questions about your current medications or medical condition
  • Discuss your health care concerns and help you decide the best way to handle them
  • Offer improved access to VA services
Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes