DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY ON MANAGEMENT OF MEDICATIONS FOR PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY WOUNDED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

SEC. 715. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY ON MANAGEMENT OF MEDICATIONS FOR PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY WOUNDED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.(a) Study Required.—The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the management of medications for physically and psychologically wounded members of the Armed Forces.(b) Elements.—The study required under subsection (a) shall include the following:(1) A review and assessment of current practices within the Department of Defense for the management of medications for physically and psychologically wounded members of the Armed Forces.(2) A review and analysis of the published literature on the risks associated with the administration of medications, 123 STAT. 2383 including accidental and intentional overdoses, under and over medication, and adverse interactions among medications.(3) An identification of the medical conditions, and of the patient management procedures of the Department of Defense, that may increase the risks associated with the administration of medications in populations of members of the Armed Forces.(4) An assessment of current and best practices in the Armed Forces, other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and the private sector concerning the prescription, distribution, and management of medications, and the associated coordination of care.(5) An identification of means for decreasing the risks associated with the administration of medications and associated problems with respect to physically and psychologically wounded members of the Armed Forces.(c) Report.—Not later than April 1, 2010, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the study required under subsection (a). The report shall include such findings and recommendations as the Secretary considers appropriate in light of the study.