DOD and VA Health Care: Medication Needs During Transitions May Not Be Managed for All Service Members

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By Debra A. Draper (au)
Year: 2012
Pages: 54
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-4142-2

Product Code: 1457841428

Description

Medication management is critical to effective continuity of care for servicemembers transitioning out of the military. Psychiatric and pain medications may be of particular concern because of potential adverse health effects if not taken as intended. This report provides information on the process used by the Dept. of Defense (DOD) and the Veterans Admin. (VA) to help servicemembers manage their psychiatric and pain medications during transitions. This report examined (1) the extent to which servicemembers transitioned out of the DOD health care system with psychiatric or pain medications and subsequently received care from VA and (2) efforts DOD and VA have in place to help ensure servicemembersäó» psychiatric and pain medication needs are met during transitions of care. It focused on active duty servicemembers, Reservists, and National Guard members who discharged from military service and Reservists and National Guard members who demobilized in FY 2009 through 2011. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

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