H.R. 6122 · 110th Congress
Veterans Pain Care Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Timothy Walz
- Introduced
- 2008-05-21
- Latest action
- 2008-07-10 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
Veterans Pain Care Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on the management of pain experienced by veterans, including department-wide management of acute and chronic pain, the standard of care, the consistent application of pain assessments, health care personnel education and training, and education for veterans and their families.