Assessment of DoD Wounded Warrior Matters: Managing Risks of Multiple Medications.

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Assessment of DoD Wounded Warrior Matters: Managing Risks of Multiple Medications.

March 5, 2014

Alexandria, VA: Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General; February 21, 2014. Report No. DODIG-2014-040.

Examining medication safety challenges unique to the United States military patient population, this report advocates for strengthening policy and medication reconciliation to address concerns, including accidental overdose and misuse of prescription drugs.

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